Ferentz: Stanzi Underwent Surgery, Doubtful for Regular Season

Injured Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi stands on the sideline during the second half of their game against Northwestern' Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Stanzi left the game with a leg injury during the second quarter. (Brian Ray/The Gazette)

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By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Nov 10, 2009 at 1:02 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 10, 2009 at 1:24 PM CST

IOWA CITY (AP) - Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says junior quarterback Ricky Stanzi has had surgery to repair a severely sprained ankle and is "very doubtful" for Iowa's final two regular season games.

Stanzi injured his right ankle in the second quarter of No. 15 Iowa's 17-10 loss to Northwestern last weekend and did not return.

Ferentz says redshirt freshman James Vandenberg is now the No. 1 quarterback for the Hawkeyes (9-1, 5-1 Big Ten). He will make his first career start Saturday at No. 10 Ohio State (8-2, 5-1).

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James Vandenberg

Vandenberg was 9 of 27 passing for 82 yards and an interception against Northwestern.

Stanzi started all 10 games this season, throwing for 2,186 yards with 15 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Ferentz says that he believes Stanzi has a good chance to play in a bowl game.

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