While it remains to be seen if Iowa can bounce back from a disappointing four-win season, at least it’s clear who the Hawkeyes want under center to try and make it happen.
Kirk Ferentz announced Friday that redshirt sophomore Jake Rudock has been named the starter for the season opener against Northern Illinois. He beats out Cody Sokol and C.J. Beathard for the starting gig.
“All three returning quarterbacks have competed well and improved in each phase of our preseason camp,” Ferentz said.
Rudock was technically the backup to James Vandenberg last season, but none of the three quarterbacks who competed this offseason have any game experience since Vandenberg took every snap for the Hawkeyes. Offense, especially the passing game, has been a big concern transitioning into 2013. There aren’t many ways the Hawkeyes’ passing attack can be worse than it was a year ago, but with literally no experience at the QB spot, it’s hard to even get a gauge on how it’ll look this year.