On Monday, the breaking news made its rounds.
After the 2023 season concludes, the Iowa Hawkeyes will be in the market for a new offensive coordinator. Interim athletics director Beth Goetz officially announced the decision on Monday to relieve Brian Ferentz of his duties after the season, releasing a statement explaining the move.
The moment Iowa fans have been waiting on finally arrived. Naturally, Hawkeye fans and college football fans in general exploded with reaction on social media.
Ferentz released a statement to ESPN’s Pete Thamel as well.
“For the vast majority of my adult life I have had the privilege to represent the University of Iowa as a football player and coach. I have always considered and will always consider it an honor.
“In that time, my singular goal has been to contribute to the football team’s success. As long as I am employed by the University of Iowa, my stated goal will not change. My priority will continue to be the well-being of our students and the success of our team,” Ferentz said.
Brian Ferentz’s days as Iowa’s offensive coordinator are officially numbered now, though. All of this begs the question: who and what is next?
Here are 10 names Iowa could consider as its next offensive coordinator.