The clock is ticking at Iowa as the Hawkeyes look to fix a punch less offense that has become the butt of jokes nationally after a 7-3 win over South Dakota State. The Hawkeyes generated only 166 yards of total offense and only managed on field goal.

That’s Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz who says there are a number of areas on offense that need to be better.

Ferentz says Spencer Petras remains the starter at quarterback and he is not keeping in the lineup just out of loyalty to a veteran player.

Ferentz was asked how much of a leash Petras will have if the offense falls apart against the Cyclones.

Ferentz called the booing of the offense by Hawkeye fans “unfortunate” but says it has been that way for years.

While Petras struggled Iowa State sophomore Hunter Dekkers had a flashy debut. He passed for 293 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-10 win over Southeast Missouri State.