Under coach Kirk Ferentz Iowa has been known as a program that is able to bounce back from tough losses and that is where the Hawkeyes are getting ready for Saturday’s game againnst Troy. Iowa is 1-1 after a second half collapse in a 20-19 loss to Iowa State.

Ferentz says there is no time to dwell on what happened.

Ferentz remains confident in quarterback Cade McNamara, who struggled in the second half of the loss to the Cyclones.

The offense has been sporadic but through two games the run game has shown significant improvement over last year. The Hawkeyes are averaging 222 yards on the ground.

Ferentz says the Hawkeyes had too many negative plays near the goal line. Twice in the opening half Iowa had the ball inside the five but was forced to settle for a field goal.