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In his final media comments before the game kicks off, Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz revealed several Hawkeyes that won’t play versus Missouri in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl.
Ferentz shared that senior center Logan Jones, junior wide receiver Seth Anderson and sophomore defensive back Koen Entringer will all be sidelined due to injury.
“A couple of things I’ll just share with you personnel-wise. We have three of our players that will not be available medically. Logan Jones will not be able to go. Didn’t make it there. Seth Anderson suffered an injury a couple of weeks ago, and he is not going to be able to go. I don’t see that happening. Koen Entringer, same thing,” Ferentz told reporters on Sunday.
Jones has been dealing with a broken bone in his right hand, which is his snapping hand. The 6-foot-3, 293 pound center practiced on Friday and was snapping with his left hand, but Iowa will turn to senior Tyler Elsbury in his Jones’ place.
“Last year Tyler stood in there I think for four games when Logan missed. He got injured and had to come out. Els did a great job, really good job. That is a real benefit. It’s a luxury item, quite frankly, to have him available. Nick DeJong did a great job when Dunk was out, and we didn’t miss a beat.
“It’s hard to replace a guy like Logan. Logan is not only a really good football player, team leader, he will be on the sideline tomorrow and can’t go, unfortunately. Tyler will do a good job. Great opportunity for him. I know he’s excited about it,” Ferentz said of Elsbury.
Jones has started all 12 games this season at center and 38 over the past three seasons for Iowa.
Meanwhile, Anderson has played in seven games this season and started two. The 6-foot receiver has caught five passes for 106 yards. Entringer has played in all 12 games, started one…
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Publish date : 2024-12-30 03:25:00
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