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LOOK: Kirk Ferentz was left bloodied following Iowa’s celebration
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Kirk Ferentz was on the sideline for the entirety of the Nebraska-Iowa game on Friday afternoon. But somehow, the head coach might’ve actually taken the hardest hit.
Following Iowa’s thrilling 31-28 victory over Nebraska on Miguel Recinos’ game-winning field goal, players couldn’t help but storm the field and celebrate with one another. What else are you supposed to do after ending the season with a win over your rival for the fourth straight season?
But Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley might’ve been a little too intense when it came to the post-game celebration. His enthusiasm left his head coach bloodied after the game.
In the post-game interview, Ferentz said he took a shot from Stanley, who inadvertently headbutted him while celebrating.
No, Kirk Ferentz isn't wearing lipstick.
He got headbutted in the postgame celebration, but the @HawkeyeFootball head coach didn't let that ruin the interview: pic.twitter.com/vWIB0kU7CR
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 23, 2018
Ferentz didn’t seem to mind. Those kind of things are a little less painful in a victory.
Iowa ended the year with an 8-4 record and will now wait to hear its bowl destination. Hopefully Ferentz is fully healed by the Hawkeyes’ postseason game.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB