(Radio Iowa) – Iowa sophomore receiver Tyrone Tracy says he will kneel during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner prior to the Hawkeyes’ season opener at Purdue. It has been a topic since charges of racial disparities in the program came to light during the summer.

Tracy says he believes the program is moving in the right direction when it comes to the issue of race.

Tracy says there could be other players who join him in taking a knee.

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says players have the option to stand or kneel during the anthem.