Iowa started quickly in a 24-14 win over Utah State.
Quarterback Cade McNamara had touchdown passes on the first two possessions but after that the offense sputtered and the Hawkeyes finished with only 88 yards of rushing.
McNamara finished 17 of 30 for 191 yards and a couple of scores despite dealing with a quad strain.
Ferentz says it is an injury they will need to manage and hopes it will improve as the season goes on.
Iowa State won last year’s game 10-7 in Iowa City, snapping the Hawkeyes’ six game win streak in the series.
