Petras back as starting QB for Iowa in Big Ten title game
Spencer Petras will be the starting quarterback when No. 15 Iowa plays second-ranked Michigan in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday nightNOVEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press
No. 17 Iowa's rally deals Huskers another heartbreaking loss
Spencer Petras’s 2-yard touchdown run with 2:58 left gave 17th-ranked Iowa its first lead and the Hawkeyes came back from a 15-point deficit in the third quarter to beat Nebraska 2...NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Jones' kick return lifts No. 18 Iowa past Illinois 33-23
Charlie Jones had a 100-yard kickoff return for No. 18 Iowa’s first touchdown as the Hawkeyes defeated Illinois 33-23NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press
Ferentz not shutting door on Petras' return for No. 18 Iowa
Alex Padilla is set to make his second straight start when No. 18 Iowa hosts Illinois on SaturdayNOVEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press
Late stops let No. 19 Iowa beat Minnesota 27-22, keep Floyd
Alex Padilla threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in his first career start and No. 19 Iowa withstood three fourth-quarter comeback attempts to defeat Minnesota 27-22NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz not worried about backup QB Alex Padilla making starting debut vs. Gophers Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz laughed when asked about the pressure sophomore Alex Padilla will face. 'What choice does Alex have?' he asked.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Iowa approaches border battle with new quarterback, but several key injured players back Sophomore Alex Padilla will be Iowa's quarterback against the Gophers after Spencer Patras got hurt in the past game.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
No. 19 Iowa, Minnesota face off as Big Ten division leaders
The four-way tie at the top of the Big Ten’s West Division will start to unravel when No. 19 Iowa hosts MinnesotaNOVEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press
Big Ten: No. 9 Michigan's visit to No. 23 Penn St tops slate
Ninth-ranked Michigan heads to No. 23 Penn State for a key Big Ten game SaturdayNOVEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press
Iowa's Tuesday takeaways: What Alex Padilla brings to the offense, O-line shakeup, Riley Moss' return and more What you need to know from Tuesday's media session including who will be the backup QB this week and the importance of November.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Iowa QB Alex Padilla preparing for 1st start against Gophers
Alex Padilla got his first opportunity to play meaningful snaps for Iowa and did enough to impress coach Kirk FerentzNOVEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press
With Spencer Petras sidelined against Northwestern, can Kirk Ferentz deny the spark provided by Alex Padilla? There's no denying that the moment Alex Padilla stepped into the game, he brought instant energy, completing 18 of 28 passes for 172 yards.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
No. 19 Iowa changes quarterbacks, beats Northwestern 17-12
Alex Padilla took over for the banged-up Spencer Petras and led three scoring drives, Tyler Goodson ran for 141 yards and a touchdown and No. 19 Iowa beat Northwestern 17-12 to sto...NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press
QB Spencer Petras remains Iowa's clear starter, but Alex Padilla and his 'jaw-dropping' throws are closing the gap Petras has the leg up in experience, but Padilla has shown enough progress to gain ground on the Hawkeyes' returning starter.
JUNE 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
No. 24 Iowa taking nothing for granted against Illinois
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz is taking nothing for granted in his team's visit to Illinois on SaturdayDECEMBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press
