Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz hopes the developments of this week are not a distracton as the Hawkeyes get set to play Northwestern in Wrigley Field. The week began with the announcement that Brian Ferentz will not return next season as offensive coordinator.

Ferentz says the Hawkeyes can’t afford to be distracted.

At, 4-4 Northwestern is considered a pleasant surprise under interim coach David Braun.