Ferentz Backs Jack Campbell, Says Iowa Has 1 Starting QB for Northwestern Trip
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Updated · Black Heart Gold Pants · Nov 4
Ferentz Backs Jack Campbell, Says Iowa Has 1 Starting QB for Northwestern Trip
3 articles · Updated · Black Heart Gold Pants · Nov 4
Summary
Ferentz said Iowa learned of Jack Campbell’s health situation on Sunday, has been in contact with his family, and is deferring any medical details to them while publicly voicing support.
The coach also framed November as a test for a banged-up roster, saying a high number of players are not practicing as Iowa heads to Evanston with its playoff hopes still alive.
At quarterback, Ferentz said Hank is the starter after his recent Big Ten weekly honor, though he reiterated that Iowa still likes both options.
In other injury news, Tony Diaz was declared 100% healthy, while center Cael Winter is likely out and veteran Mike Myslinski is expected to step in.
Northwestern enters the matchup 6-1 and ranks No. 2 nationally in red-zone efficiency, adding pressure to an Iowa team Ferentz described as needing to prove itself on the road.