(Radio Iowa)  – The clock is ticking for the Iowa Hawkeyes who open a revived Big Ten football season in two weeks at Purdue. The Hawkeyes have been in pads for a little more than a week and will conduct their first scrimmage this weekend.

That’s Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz. For a program that banks on strong defense and limiting turnovers reduced practice time and reduced contact is a concern.

Ferentz says every team is dealing with a lot of unknowns this season.

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Jack Campbell steps in at MLB for Iowa

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell says the experience he gained a year ago will be a plus for this season. The Cedar Falls native is expected to take over at middle linebacker after playing in 11 games as a true freshman.

Campbell says he learned a great deal while playing behind Kristian Welch last season.

Campbell says communication is key at middle linebacker.

The Hawkeyes open October 24 at Purdue.