The Iowa football team just won its first Big Ten West title since 2015 but cannot say with any certainty who its best quarterback is. Although one might expect a team with a 10-2 record to have clarity about who should start under center, Iowa’s 2021 campaign has often left more questions than answers in that regard. While junior Spencer Petras led the Hawkeyes to a 13-4 record as a starter, a shoulder injury suffered during the team’s midseason slump opened the door for sophomore Alex Padilla to establish himself as a capable alternative. The Hawkeyes won all three games started by Padilla, but his final start against Nebraska saw Petras replace Padilla after an ineffective first half and lead the Hawkeyes to a comeback victory.
Does Iowa Have a True Quarterback Controversy?
