Kirk Ferentz is simply synonymous with the Iowa Hawkeyes’ football program. He has been the face of the program, and arguably the entire university, since he took over head coaching duties in 1999. Kirk has won games and taken Iowa to great heights along with writing an incredible chapter in the program’s history.
Entering his 25th season as the Hawkeyes’ head coach, he has one of his most anticipated teams in years with a stout defense and an offense that has the talent to bounce back from an underperforming year last season.
But, who is Kirk Ferentz? What does his path to today look like? Many know Kirk Ferentz and many Hawkeye fans adore what he has done for the program. As we count down the days until the 2023 college football season kicks off, we venture into eight days to go. With that, here are eight facts about Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz.