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Kirk Ferentz after Iowa’s dominating 23-0 win: ‘We won this game during the week’
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In Week 8, No. 18 Iowa hosted Maryland in a Big Ten clash.
The Terrapins have certainly had its ups this season, but the team was 4-2 for a reason. Inconsistency has plagued Maryland. And on Saturday against Iowa, the game wasn’t close.
The Hawkeyes won 23-0, keeping Maryland to just 115 total yards. Kirk Ferentz’s group came ready to play, apparently. After the game, he spoke to that:
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Of course teams have to go out and play the game. But, a team can be coming off a hard-hitting, emotional roller-coaster of a game one week and then follow it up with a dud. It happens all the time.
Iowa was ready for Maryland. The preparation throughout the week was sound, and it showed on Saturday. Sometimes, it just takes the right mindset.
Kevin covers Big Ten football for Saturday Tradition.