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Kirk Ferentz impressed by Spencer Petras’ development, improvement in fall camp
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Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz is encouraged by quarterback Spencer Petras’ development this offseason.
Petras is hoping to improve upon an up-and-down 2020 campaign that saw him throw just 9 touchdowns and 5 interceptions in 8 games.
However, Ferentz is hoping that a full offseason of preparation will lead to better results for Petras and the Hawkeyes’ offense.
“Spencer went into last season cold with no spring practice or fall camp,” Ferentz told reporters on Tuesday. “His experience has allowed him to play faster and be more accurate. We are eager to see him play on Saturday.”
🗣 KF: "Spencer went into last season cold with no spring practice or fall camp. His experience has allowed him to play faster and be more accurate. We are eager to see him play on Saturday." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) August 31, 2021
It’s a tough season-opener for the Hawkeyes, who host No. 17 Indiana on Saturday. Iowa has won the last three meetings in this series.
Ferentz also Petras’ improvement is “night and day” compared to last season. Petras is entering his redshirt junior season, but 2020 was his first year as a starter.
“It’s a night and day comparison.” Coach Ferentz on the strides made by QB Spencer Petras from last season. Says he made a couple “wow” throws last week.
— Zack Winiecki (@zackwiniecki) August 31, 2021
Ferentz says Spencer Petras is operating “quicker and more decisively,” in practice
— Leah Vann (@LVann_Sports) August 31, 2021
Last season, Petras completed 57.1 percent of his passes for 1,569 yards. He averaged 6.4 yards per attempt.
Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.