(Radio Iowa) – Iowa opens their season at Purdue, this afternoon. The Boilermakers have been a tough match-up for the Hawkeyes having won two of the last three. They have averaged 296 yards of passing.

That’s Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz who says the players are ready for a game.

Players and staff will be tested prior to the game and Ferentz says they will need to be ready to adjust.

Kick-off from West LaFayette is set for 2:40-p.m. Listen for the pre-game at 12:30 here on KJAN.