Summary
Kirk Ferentz, the football coach for the Iowa Hawkeyes, announced he plans to continue coaching beyond the 2026 season. He has been with the team since 1999 and feels physically well, with the support of his wife. The team finished the 2025 season strongly and awaits their bowl game announcement.
Key Facts
- Kirk Ferentz has coached the Iowa Hawkeyes since 1999.
- He is the longest-serving coach in college football at age 70.
- Ferentz plans to continue coaching past the 2026 season.
- His overall record is 212 wins and 128 losses.
- The Hawkeyes ended the 2025 season with an 8-4 record.
- Iowa is ranked No. 23 in the College Football Playoff rankings.
- The team is ranked No. 25 in recruiting for the 2026 class.
- They have recruited eight four-star players for the upcoming seasons.
