Alex Padilla

(L-R) Iowa quarterbacks Spencer Petras, Alex Padilla and Joey Labas take part in a drill during practice on March 29, 2022 at the indoor practice facility in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Hawk Fanatic podcast: Don Patterson says start Padilla, play Labas, and shares thoughts on Paul Chryst speculation

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Alex Padilla

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Alex Padilla deserves a chance to start against Northwestern

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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz (left center) and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz watch the Hawkeyes warm up before a game against Illinois on Oct. 8, 2022 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Kirk Ferentz still not thinking about making coaching changes during season
Ferentz asked again after Saturday's 54-10 loss at Ohio State if he's ready to replace his son

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Iowa’s 54-10 loss at Ohio State was so bad Kirk Ferentz finally switched quarterbacks

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Iowa finally switches quarterbacks, but offensive woes continue in 54-10 loss at Ohio State

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Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) talk with teammates at the team’s annual media day on Aug. 12, 2022 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Still trying to make sense of Kirk Ferentz’s refusal to play another quarterback

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Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz watching the Hawkeyes warming up before a game against Illinois on Oct 8, 2022 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Kirk Ferentz can rely on big picture, for now

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Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) talk with teammates at the team’s annual media day on Aug. 12, 2022 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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For Brian Ferentz, three words says it all

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Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz on Sept. 3, 2022 before a game against South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Brian Ferentz said a lot during Wednesday’s press conference, but probably not what fans wanted to hear

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Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz stands among a group of Hawkeyes before a game against Iowa State on Sept. 10, 2022 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Kirk Ferentz deserves to be criticized, but some are taking it too far

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