Kirk Ferentz issues statement on coaching future at Iowa

Kirk Ferentz has reaffirmed his plan to be the head coach of Iowa football beyond 2023.

Ferentz was asked about his future plans earlier this week after it was announced that Brian Ferentz, his son, would not return as offensive coordinator in 2024. On Tuesday, Ferentz said he was focused on the remaining games on the Hawkeyes’ 2023 schedule.

Wednesday, Ferentz made it clear that he plans to continue coaching the Hawkeyes beyond 2023. He shared his hope to continue coaching Iowa for the foreseeable future. The football program also released a statement via X (formerly Twitter).

“While my immediate focus is on finishing the season strong, I love coaching and my intent is to continue coaching here at the University of Iowa,” Ferentz said in a statement posted to social media. “We have built something very special here and I plan to coach until I am no longer passionate about the game, players or coaches.”

Kirk Ferentz on his radio show, trying to clear things up about his personal future at Iowa: “I hope to be doing this for quite a while. … Until they tell me to sit down, I’ll keep going.”

— Chad Leistikow🆑 (@ChadLeistikow) November 2, 2023

Kirk Ferentz on his radio show: “I enjoy coaching. Fortunately, I feel really good. The doctors told me, I’m OK; I hope they’re, right. And I hope to keep doing this for quite a while. And I’ve always loved being here. I’ve been here 34 years now.”

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— Scott Dochterman (@ScottDochterman) November 2, 2023

Ferentz’s Hawkeyes are 6-2 entering Week 10. Iowa faces Northwestern on Saturday.