Ferentz not ready to contemplate QB competition

Yes, freshman quarterback James Vandenberg earned some acclaim with his performance at Ohio State.

He completed 20 of 33 for 233 yards and two touchdowns. But he also had three interceptions, with a penalty and a miracle deflection saving another two. He also took a 10-yard sack on third-and-16 in overtime.

Vandenberg stepped in for injured junior Ricky Stanzi (high-ankle sprain and surgery) and made his first career start in front of 105,000 hostile fans with a Big Ten title and Rose Bowl on the line.

No, coach Kirk Ferentz isn't ready to make a switch at quarterback. Remember, Stanzi is 17-4 as a starter for the Hawkeyes.

“It's so early in the game right now,” Ferentz said. “We've seen Stanzi 20-plus games. We've seen James in one. A lot of football left and I'm thinking about other things right now.”

Ferentz was asked if Vandenberg's performance changed the competition at QB.

“Stanzi has a pretty good record,” he said. “I'm not even thinking about those things. I just know this, James and John are our quarterbacks this week. That's what I'm thinking about.”

You tell me if Kirk Ferentz seemed in the mood to compare/contrast Ricky Stanzi and James Vandenberg.