Surgery will keep Iowa QB Petras from bowl game

Iowa fifth-year senior quarterback Spencer Petras wants shoulder surgical procedure and can miss the Music Metropolis Bowl in opposition to Kentucky, coach Kirk Ferentz introduced on Sunday.

“The damage he had within the Nebraska ball sport was important sufficient to require surgical procedure,” Ferentz stated. “So, he is not going to have the ability to compete. No person’s extra disillusioned than him, clearly.

“Like every participant that has an damage that requires surgical procedure, it simply takes them out of competitors. It is good that he’ll be with us, however all of us want he wasn’t on sideline supporting the workforce.”

Petras was harm through the Hawkeyes’ 24-17 loss at residence to Nebraska on Nov. 25, a loss that prevented them from profitable a second straight Large Ten West title. In 12 video games this season, he threw for 1,725 yards, 5 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. In his profession, he has 5,199 passing yards with 24 touchdowns and 19 interceptions.

Petras’ absence will put Iowa in a good spot in opposition to Kentucky as a result of backup quarterback Alex Padilla has entered the switch portal.

Redshirt freshman Joe Labas and true freshman Carson Could are the opposite two quarterbacks on Iowa’s roster. Neither Labas nor Could has tried a collegiate move.

Former Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara introduced his intention to switch to Iowa forward of the 2023 season earlier this week.