College football is right around the corner, and even though the Iowa program is undergoing multiple on-field changes, one thing that hasn’t changed is Kirk Ferentz’s steadiness.
The Hawkeye program has been consistently successful under Ferentz, notching 13 straight winning seasons. The Hawkeyes haven’t had a losing season since the 2012 season (4-8) and have won five bowl games during that span (2017-2019, 2022, 2025). Ferentz is the longest-tenured coach in the Big Ten and nationally, and his Hall of Fame resume continues to grow every season.
Before the 2026 season, Ferentz is once again in the national spotlight for one of the most prestigious coaching awards.
Ferentz was named to the 2026 Preseason Dodd Trophy Watchlist
The Hawkeyes finished last season with a solid 9-4 record and a victory over Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl, and that success has earned Kirk Ferentz a spot on the prestigious Dodd Trophy watchlist…