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Oregon Coach Dan Lanning's Powerful Words about Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz

With Halloween weekend creeping closer, the No. 6 Oregon Ducks get a week to rest and recuperate after a very weather-impacted 27-10 win against the Wisconsin Badgers at Autzen Stadium.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 29

Iowa Leading All of College Football in Essential Stat

"Explosivity" isn't exactly the most common word in the Iowa Hawkeyes' vernacular. Head coach Kirk Ferentz and his veteran-led football team have made a name for themselves this season on their diehard consistency, especially on the defensive side of the football.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 29

Iowa's Defense On Full Display During Winning Streak

For the first time in forever, the Iowa Hawkeyes are putting everything together. Their offense and defense are firing on all cylinders, but it's been their defense that has kept them in games.

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 27

Entire Iowa Team Gets Shout Out From Kirk Ferentz

The Iowa Hawkeyes, now 6-2 (4-1) are in a nationally revered position to not only enter consideration for ranking in the AP Top 25, but, given a few more crucial conference wins, the opportunity to compete on the highest level in the B1G.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 26

Multiple Players Make History in Iowa's Win Over Minnesota

Head coach Kirk Ferentz made a statement with the Iowa Hawkeyes' 41-3 win over Minnesota. The Golden Gophers, who had just defeated a ranked Nebraska team last week, couldn't handle Iowa's ferocious offense and defense.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 25

Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz has big reaction to bonkers 41-3 Minnesota drubbing

Iowa fans are used to the Hawkeyes playing hard-nosed, tough and low-scoring football. They are often at their best at home and find a way to win many of those games on a late field goal.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 25

Iowa Holds Dominant Streak Over Minnesota

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz has been around since 1999, so he's no stranger to the Iowa vs. Minnesota rivalry. The all-time winningest coach in B1G history is set to play the Golden Gophers for the 27th time in his career.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 24

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz Credits OL Success to Longtime Coach

It takes more than a few star playmakers in rotation and a notable head coach to make a consistently successfully football program tick. For the Iowa Hawkeyes in particular, longtime head coach Kirk Ferentz isn't the only tenured staff member who has made a marked impact on the football team over time.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 22

Iowa HC Reveals Path to Mark Gronowski Recruitment

Kirk Ferentz has been around college football long enough to trust his instincts when evaluating quarterbacks. After more than two decades at Iowa, the

College Football News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 22

Kirk Ferentz reveals how P.J. Fleck has become Big Ten's second-longest tenured head coach

Saturday's annual rivalry game between Iowa and Minnesota will also be a matchup between the two longest tenured head coaches in the Big Ten. After James Franklin was fired at Penn State earlier this season, P.J.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 21

Iowa Looking to Flip Pair of Three-Star Recruits

Now, more than ever, college athletes are decommitting from teams. For some, it's an absolute nightmare. For the Iowa Hawkeyes, it gives them a chance to add a pair of quality three-star recruits.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 21

Iowa Heavily Favored Over Minnesota Despite Same Record

Despite the Iowa Hawkeyes having the exact same record as the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Iowa enters as 8.5 point favorites. With a two-score cushion on Minnesota, head coach Kirk Ferentz knows the game still needs to be played on the field.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 20

Three Key Visitors at Iowa's Win vs. Penn State

With the Iowa Hawkeyes Class of 2026 coming together for both women's basketball and football, they decided it was time to set their eyes on the future.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 19

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz Makes History With Rare Comeback Win

For the first time this season, and only the 33rd time in his career, head coach Kirk Ferentz guided the Iowa Hawkeyes to victory after a halftime deficit.

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College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 18

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz Has History of Success vs. Penn State

With a 208-126 all time record at Iowa, Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz finds himself with a winning record against Penn State. Ferentz, who's been with the program since 1999, is set to face the Nittany Lions for the 20th time in his career.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 14

How James Franklin's Firing Affected Iowa's Kirk Ferentz Ahead of Penn State Game

Penn State returned to practice Tuesday for the first time since James Franklin was fired, as the team turns toward playing Iowa. Interim coach Terry Smith previewed the game by pivoting away from the three-game losing streak and toward what amounts to a new season.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 10

Urban Meyer declares this college football record will never be broken

Former Ohio State and Florida head coach Urban Meyer used his platform this week to reflect on how drastically college football has changed. On Thursday’s episode of The Triple Option podcast, Meyer discussed the type of longevity that once defined the profession but has now all but disappeared.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 9

Iowa Ranked First in Key Statistic

The Iowa Hawkeyes may have only played five games so far this season, but that doesn't take away from the fact they're the most disciplined team in the nation.

College Football News / EasySportz / October 8

Big Ten Football Power Rankings: Penn State Stumbles

The Big Ten and CFP race was upended in Los Angeles Saturday, as UCLA stunned Penn State in the Rose Bowl, changing the championship odds and potentially the number of CFP bids the conference might receive.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 8

Wisconsin Badgers' chances at beating Iowa got smaller with Hawkeyes' injury update

After showing signs of life against Michigan last week, Wisconsin welcomes Iowa to Camp Randall on Saturday for what's expected to be one of the few winnable games left on the Badgers' schedule.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 8

Iowa Could Start Any QB vs. Wisconsin

There are many times in which it is appropriate to experiment with your team during a long college football season. Although, backs against the wall and facing an undoubted must-win game, that may be one of the few scenarios in which you play it absolutely safe.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 8

Iowa Players Address QB Uncertainty

If one thing is for sure, it's the fact that head coach Kirk Ferentz and company have no idea who is starting for the Iowa Hawkeyes against Wisconsin. Iowa heads to Madison knowing they'll be against a Badgers team that has lost three straight, but that doesn't mean Wisconsin can't compete.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / September 10

Why one Big Ten team has already killed its CFP hopes

'You're gone': Why one Big Ten powerhouse has already killed its CFP hopes

Technically, anything can happen. This is college football after all.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / July 9

Kirk Ferentz, 69, envisions another Iowa contract

Pause the retirement party planning for Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, who intends to stay in the position he's held for 26 season for years to come. Ferentz, 69, is under contract as Hawkeyes head coach at an average of $7 million per year through the 2029 season.