Kirk James Ferentz (born August 1, 1955) is an American football coach. He is the head football coach at the University of Iowa, a position he has held since the 1999 season. From 1990 to 1992, Ferentz was the head football coach at the University of Maine.

With Iowa’s 33-7 win over Northern Illinois in the opening game of the 2018 season, Ferentz recorded win No. 144 as Iowa’s head coach, surpassing the late Hayden Fry as the winningest football coach in program history.

Nov 26, 2024 · Heading into their final game of the season against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, head coach Kirk Ferentz still has a chance to set a massive college record. If Iowa can beat Nebraska and then...

Jan 7, 2025 · Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz is the longest-tenured coach in college football, as he has been at the helm since 1999.

Jan 7, 2025 · Say what you will about the Iowa football program, but Kirk Ferentz has earned the right to decide when he wants to retire. Hawkeyes Wire points out that Ferentz has spent 27 years at Iowa, with a record of 204-124.

2 days ago · IOWA CITY — Iowa football quarterback Mark Gronowski’s recovery from offseason shoulder surgery is "going great", head coach Kirk Ferentz said Wednesday. “I think he’ll be throwing lightly here," Ferentz said. "Probably in a couple of weeks, but not with the team. The biggest area (of caution) right now is just to make sure nobody runs …

1 day ago · Kirk Ferentz has been through many spring practices in his long tenure as Iowa football coach – 27 to be exact. The world has changed drastically in those 27 years, something Ferentz admits he’s a little slow to adapt to. But what hasn’t changed is Ferentz’s love for football, especially spring practice. For Ferentz, spring...

Dec 4, 2024 · IOWA CITY — Kirk Ferentz removed any lingering doubt about his future following the 2024 season, indicating that his “plan” is to continue coaching at Iowa in 2025.

Dec 4, 2024 · Just one game remains in Ferentz's 26th Iowa season, a year in which the Hawkeyes finished the regular season 8-4 with bright spots and frustration mixed together. The veteran head coach is 204-123 all-time at Iowa, one victory away from tying Ohio State's Woody Hayes for most wins at a Big Ten program.

Kirk Ferentz Career Record: 26 Years, 204-124, .622 Win% (at major schools ) Bowl Record: 21 Games, 10-11, .476 Win% (at major schools ) More bio, uniform, draft info