Articles Tagged: Spencer Petras

John Steppe answers Iowa football questions from listeners on this week’s Hawk Off The Press podcast.

Iowa’s open practice shed light on the Hawkeyes’ kicking and quarterback competition. At the same time, injuries limited the ability to truly evaluate the 2022 offensive line.

While Spencer Petras is the “overall” leader in Iowa’s 2022 quarterback battle, Kirk Ferentz said he’s keeping an “open mind” as Alex Padilla and Joe Labas also compete for the starting job.

Quarterback and offensive line are two position groups to keep an eye on in Iowa football’s open practice Saturday at Kinnick Stadium.

Spencer Petras has gotten plenty of negativity from fans on social media, but his Iowa football teammates have been impressed with how well the quarterback has blocked it out.

John Steppe and The Athletic's Scott Dochterman take a position-by-position look at Iowa football on the Hawk Off The Press podcast as 2022 spring practice continues.

About 30 minutes of Iowa’s practice Tuesday morning was open to media members. Here are some clips from quarterbacks Spencer Petras, Alex Padilla and Joey Labas, who are vying for the starting job in 2022.

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras is not satisfied with his completion percentage from 2021. He explained Tuesday how he’s working to improve that in 2022.

Kirk Ferentz believes both Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla are “totally capable” of being Iowa’s starting quarterback.

John Steppe and Scott Dochterman discuss Iowa’s quarterback outlook for 2022 and what needs to change on offense on this episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast.

Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla will look to improve from 2021 while Joey Labas could be a factor in the 2022 quarterback competition.

Iowa quarterbacks Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla “have a great friendship” despite competing for the same starting quarterback spot.

While Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras has “grown my immune system” to handle the social media backlash, it’s tougher for family and friends to see.

As Iowa prepares for Saturday’s Citrus Bowl matchup against Kentucky, here are questions facing each position group going into 2022.

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz still has not named a starting quarterback ahead of Saturday’s Citrus Bowl. Both quarterbacks are “just focused on improving” in the meantime.