Iowa City, Iowa – The Iowa Hawkeyes have climbed to fifth in the latest AP College Football Poll after a 27-17 win at Iowa State.
The Hawkeyes took advantage of four ISU turnovers to claim their sixth straight win in the series. It is the first time since 1960 the Hawkeyes have opened with wins over two ranked foes.
That’s Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz who is not focused on where the Hawks are ranked this early in the season.
Ferentz says the attention turns to Kent State on Monday.
In two games Iowa’s defense has allowed twoo touchdowns and scored three. Jestin Jacobs forced a fumble by Cyclone running back Breece Hall and Hawkeye linebacker Jack Campbell scooped it up and scored giving Iowa a 21-10 lead.
Jack Campbell on the performance of the defense through two games.
Iowa scored touchdowns on two consecutive drives in the second quarter but finished with only 173 yards of total offense. Hawkeye quarterback Spencer Petras.
Petras on the play of the Iowa defense.
Corner Matt Hankins had two interceptions and says the play of the linebackers has helped a veteran secondary.
