Right now, the Hawkeyes don’t look like they can finish anywhere near .500 in the league.

Iowa’s slow descent into mediocrity sped up on Saturday with a shocking 32-31 loss to Central Michigan.

The reeling Hawkeyes (2-2) on Saturday host Minnesota, which is off to a surprising 4-0 start. Ferentz defended quarterback James Vandenberg and his coaching staff Tuesday while saying the Hawkeyes have to learn from last week’s loss and move on.