Kirk Ferentz speaks to the media as Iowa prepares for B1G title game
Kirk Ferentz spoke to the media a few days after his team clinched the B1G West with a 28-21 win over Nebraska on Friday.
Iowa got down early to the Cornhuskers, going into halftime down 14-6. Things got worse in the 2nd half when Hawkeyes’ running back Tyler Goodson fumbled on the opening drive, setting up another Nebraska touchdown, making it 21-6.
Iowa then went on a 22-0 run in the final 2 quarters to secure the victory.
It started with a field late in the 3rd quarter. Then in the 4th quarter, the Hawkeyes blocked a punt for a score, forced a safety, and had another field goal to tie the game before eventually icing the game with a 2-yard touchdown run from Spencer Petras.
Although Goodson fumbled early in the 2nd half, he had a productive game carrying the football. Goodson finished with 156 yards rushing on 23 carries. Petras had 102 yards passing and 4 yards rushing with 1 touchdown, which was the only offensive score for the Hawkeyes. Iowa also had 364 total yards of offense.
Michigan won the last meeting between these 2 schools 10-3 in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines are 42-15-4 against Iowa in a series that dates back to 1900. No. 5 Michigan (11-1) and No. 16 Iowa (10-2) play for the B1G title Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on Fox at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Ferentz spoke about how exciting it is to play for the B1G title as well as the performance of his quarterback Spencer Petras in the Nebraska game. He also gave out some injury updates while praising his other players.
Here’s what Ferentz had to say:
🗣 KF: “We are excited for our players to have an opportunity to play in this game. It will be a great environment.
Our team has been determined all season long. They work hard and compete hard. They show great character.”#Hawkeyes
— IowaFBLive (@IowaFBLive) November 30, 2021
🗣 KF: “Spencer will start the game on Saturday. I thought he did a good job last Friday.
I think Terry Roberts has a chance to play on Saturday. His spirits are up.”
— IowaFBLive (@IowaFBLive) November 30, 2021
🗣 KF: “Matt Hankins won’t be able to go on Saturday and will likely miss the bowl game as well (injury).” #Hawkeyes
— IowaFBLive (@IowaFBLive) November 30, 2021
Spencer Petras will start at QB, Kirk Ferentz said.
Terry Roberts has been “pretty functional” in practice and could be available on Saturday.
— John Steppe (@JSteppe1) November 30, 2021
Kirk Ferentz says of the B1G Championship Game, “You’ll probably see two of the place kickers in college football in the game.”
A very #OnBrand comment for the B1G!
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) November 30, 2021
Kirk Ferentz opens presser by praising his team’s fight: “They don’t know how to give up.”
Praises parents of Hawkeye players for support.
— Chad Leistikow (@ChadLeistikow) November 30, 2021
Kirk Ferentz confirmed QB Deuce Hogan is in the transfer portal.
— John Steppe (@JSteppe1) November 30, 2021
🗣 KF: “Jack Campbell has been outstanding. To build a good defense you have to be good up the middle.” #Hawkeyes
— IowaFBLive (@IowaFBLive) November 30, 2021
#qctimes Kirk Ferentz: “We will have to come up with some sort of wrinkle somewhere along the way.”
— Steve Batterson (@sbatt79) November 30, 2021
Ferentz said he regrets the comment he made about Deuce Hogan last week.
Hogan entered the transfer portal today.
Ferentz added that, if he has an issue with any player, he’d resolve it privately, not through the media.
— Daily Iowan Pregame (@dipregame) November 30, 2021
Kirk Ferentz, 66, been on the verge of tears several times in today’s presser. This B1G title opportunity for this group of players clearly means a lot to him.
— Chad Leistikow (@ChadLeistikow) November 30, 2021
Kirk Ferentz gets emotional when he talks about when a Chik-Fil-A employee at Nebraska complimented his players’ interactions after the game. pic.twitter.com/6vwDUr8foT
— Scott Dochterman (@ScottDochterman) November 30, 2021
🗣 KF: “Tyler Linderbaum’s has been really consistent. He is so efficient, focused and sound fundamentally.” #Hawkeyes
— IowaFBLive (@IowaFBLive) November 30, 2021
🗣 KF: “Tyler Goodson has been patient this year. He has the same attitude every day. He likes practice and has good energy. He’s a positive guy and a good football player.” #Hawkeyes
— IowaFBLive (@IowaFBLive) November 30, 2021
End of Kirk Ferentz’s presser when asked if everything that has gone on within the program has deepened his emotional connection with his team: pic.twitter.com/3EoVzCuG0q
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) November 30, 2021