What Kirk Ferentz said as Iowa prepares for season finale vs. Nebraska
A lot is on the line this weekend.
That’s often the case when Iowa and Nebraska meet in the season finale. Bragging rights are always at stake, but this year a little more is hanging in the balance.
Iowa is looking to hit the 10-win mark for the second time in three years. With a win, the Hawkeyes would also stay in contention for a B1G West title heading into Saturday with a chance to go to Indianapolis.
On Tuesday, Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz met with reporters to talk about Friday’s matchup with the Huskers. Here’s what the Iowa leader had to say:
🗣KF: "Tory Taylor is enjoying the ride right now and appreciates his teammates. He is such a positive addition to our football team. He has some freshness that is unique." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) November 23, 2021
🗣KF: "Alex (Padilla) did a good job last Saturday. If we were playing tomorrow, he would start." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) November 23, 2021
🗣KF: "Matt Hankins is definitely out on Saturday. Mason Richman, Terry Roberts, and Jack Koerner are iffy. We will see how the rest of the week goes." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) November 23, 2021
🗣KF: "Going on the road and playing over there is never easy. Playing for a trophy is a big deal, as well." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) November 23, 2021
Ferentz on Logan Smothers –
"Dug up some film on him from Jr. High. Saw some spring game and that type of stuff on him. He's fast, I know that."#gbr #Huskers #Iowa
— Derrick Pearson (@derrickpearson) November 23, 2021
Kirk Ferentz on playing at Memorial Stadium –
"Playing over there is never easy and the quick turnaround."
"It's a real big challenge."
"It's a short week."
"Each week is an adventure."#huskers #gbr
— Derrick Pearson (@derrickpearson) November 23, 2021
Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz on Nebraska Blackshirt defense-
"Defensively, I think they are much improved over 4 years ago."#huskers #gbr
— Derrick Pearson (@derrickpearson) November 23, 2021
Iowa HC Kirk Ferentz on Adrian Martinez-
"Sorry to hear about the QB situation."
"He's an electric performer."
" It's sad news. We certainly wish him well."#huskers #gbr #nebraska— Derrick Pearson (@derrickpearson) November 23, 2021
