Articles Tagged: Kirk Ferentz

Most Iowa players who already entered the transfer portal “probably won’t be back with us” in 2023, Kirk Ferentz said. But a return to Iowa is “possible” for some players.

After Iowa’s appearance in the Music City Bowl, Kirk Ferentz is planning a “comprehensive study” that will be “a little bit more thorough and a little bit more detailed” than in most years.

Iowa’s wins over Wisconsin and Minnesota show why Kirk Ferentz described offensive yardage as the most overrated stat in a Big Ten Network video.

Kirk Ferentz provided injury updates on Beau Stephens and Arland Bruce IV in his Tuesday press conference.

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz has said “that’s football” to multiple questions from reporters over the last week. Data shows it’s not winning football, though.

Kirk Ferentz will “maybe take it to Friday” before making a decision at quarterback.

When asked why Iowa’s offense has lacked in execution and improvement through seven games, Kirk Ferentz said he “can’t give you an answer.”

A year after a judge let Hawkeye head football coach Kirk Ferentz and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz postpone until after the season their sworn depositions in a discrimination lawsuit from former players, the coaches still haven’t sat for them and are still seeking to delay them.

“We are who we are,” Kirk Ferentz said Saturday after a frustrating 9-6 loss to Illinois.

It’s been more than 20 years since Bret Bielema last coached at Iowa, but many fond memories remain from his time at his alma mater.

Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz shared his thoughts on Wisconsin’s decision to fire Paul Chryst despite his 67-26 record midway through his eighth season as head coach in Madison.

Kirk Ferentz “learned something” about the differences between Big Ten and Big 12 officiating in the Hawkeyes’ 10-7 loss to Iowa State.

But former players suing them for discrimination, retaliation, and systemic racial hostility are firing back – accusing the coaches of dodging, delaying, and hiding behind attorneys to avoid producing court-compelled records and participating in the legal process.

Iowa football players expressed confidence in the offense improving in 2022. But if it doesn’t improve significantly, the historical precedent for the current situation does not paint a rosy picture.

As Iowa tries to revitalize its offense, the levers it can pull — or at least are willing to pull — are limited with the season already underway.