(Radio Iowa) – Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says there is no quit in his team. The Hawkeyes are 0-2 after a 21-20 loss to Northwestern and host Michigan State on Saturday.

Ferentz says there is plenty of time to get the season turned around.

Ferentz says the start to this season reminds him of the 2008 team that started Big Ten play 0-3. That season the Hawkeyes rallied to finish 9-4.

Ferentz says the development of sophomore quarterback Spencer Petras was hampered by the lack of spring practice but he remains confident in his ability. Petras had three interceptions in the loss to Northwestern.

Ferentz expects receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette to miss one game. Smith-Marsette was suspended after being arrested for drunk driving over the weekend.