Before the Cade McNamara era begins next fall, Iowa football must first get through the Music City Bowl against Kentucky with a murky quarterback situation at best. With Kirk Ferentz revealing that Spencer Petras underwent season-ending surgery and Alex Padilla set to enter the transfer portal, the Hawkeyes will turn to either Joe Labas or Carson May on New Year's Eve. Neither has taken a snap for Iowa. What could go wrong? The Register's Chad Leistikow and Kennington Smith dive into Iowa's situation under center, along with Ferentz's comments on the portal, potential staff changes and more.

<p>Before the Cade McNamara era begins next fall, Iowa football must first get through the Music City Bowl against Kentucky with a murky quarterback situation at best. With Kirk Ferentz revealing that Spencer Petras underwent season-ending surgery and Alex Padilla set to enter the transfer portal, the Hawkeyes will turn to either Joe Labas or Carson May on New Year's Eve. Neither has taken a snap for Iowa. What could go wrong? The Register's Chad Leistikow and Kennington Smith dive into Iowa's situation under center, along with Ferentz's comments on the portal, potential staff changes and more.</p>

“Hawk Central Hour” airs between 6-7 p.m. on 1460 KXnO-AM on Wednesdays and will feature Des Moines Register Hawkeyes columnist Chad Leistikow and beat writer Kennington Smith as regulars, paired with Ross Peterson, who co-hosts “Sports Fanatics.”

<p>&ldquo;Hawk Central Hour&rdquo; airs between 6-7 p.m. on 1460 KXnO-AM on Wednesdays and will feature Des Moines Register Hawkeyes columnist Chad Leistikow and beat writer Kennington Smith as regulars, paired with Ross Peterson, who co-hosts &ldquo;Sports Fanatics.&rdquo;</p>

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