Articles Tagged: Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla, a neuroscience major, has quickly adapted to Iowa’s starting quarterback role.

Spencer Peteras, Iowa’s starting quarterback for the first nine games of 2021, is now backing up Alex Padilla.

Most of Iowa’s performance wasn’t glamorous. It won’t wow many people. But it was enough for a much-needed 33-23 victory over Illinois.

Competitive Keagan Johnson has found a role in his first year at Iowa amid a talented group of wide receivers.

Iowa football rewind: Iowa’s run defense was not quite up to par, Alex Padilla played better than his completion percentage suggests and the Hawkeyes still have a slim path to a division title.

Sophomore quarterback Alex Padilla earned high praise as he experienced his childhood dream in Iowa’s win over Minnesota.

Alex Padilla, Charlie Jones, Zach VanValkenburg exceeded expectations of their pasts to lead Iowa past Minnesota.

How well Iowa limits Minnesota’s potent rushing attack could play a major factor in who takes home the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy.

Iowa football players and head coach Kirk Ferentz are optimistic about QB Alex Padilla, who appears to be in line to start Saturday against Minnesota.

Alex Padilla is Iowa’s projected starting QB against Minnesota. He showed his mobility against Northwestern, but he didn’t need it to make plays.

Iowa backup quarterback Alex Padilla usually has to “prepare like the starter.” On Saturday, he played like one, too.

Quarterback Alex Padilla and receivers Keagan Johnson and Arland Bruce IV got it done for Iowa at Northwestern.

Backup quarterback Alex Padilla helped the Hawkeyes snap their two-game losing skid with a 17-12 win at Northwestern.

Iowa’s offensive system makes it easy for quarterbacks to pass the torch. That looks to be playing out again with Spencer Petras, Alex Padilla and Deuce Hogan.

Fall camp is eating, sleeping and breathing football, and while the Iowa football veterans have it down, the younger players are still learning the ropes.