Kirk Ferentz
Rutgers wide receiver Joshua Youngblood (12) fumbles the ball after a hit from Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell, right, and defensive back Sebastian Castro (29), during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J.(AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Iowa defense scores twice, Hawkeyes beat Rutgers 27-10

By Tom Canavan Sep. 24, 2022 10:37 PM EDT

Johnson's touchdowns lead Iowa past Nevada, 27-0

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 18, 2022 03:30 AM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Kaleb Johnson rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns, and Iowa endured a night of lightning delays for a 27-0 win over Nevada on Saturday...

Iowa State offensive lineman Trevor Downing (52) celebrates with the Cy-Hawk trophy after an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa State won 10-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa St. uses long drive to hold off Iowa, 10-7

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 10, 2022 07:37 PM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers (12) drops back to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southeast Missouri State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa takes 6-game CyHawk streak into showdown with 'Clones

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 12:20 PM EDT

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) looks at the scoreboard during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Dakota State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 7-3. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Vibe upbeat around Cyclones' QB, not so much around Iowa's

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 06, 2022 05:42 PM EDT

Georgia tight end Darnell Washington (0) runs past Oregon linebacker Jeffrey Bassa, bottom, after a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Georgia underrated? Pac-12 dumped again

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 03, 2022 08:03 PM EDT

South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis (22) is tackled by Iowa defensive back Kaevon Merriweather (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Second-half safeties lead Iowa past South Dakota State 7-3

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 03, 2022 03:58 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) plays during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. McDonald was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
'Backyard Brawl' to open Big 12 season, plus transfer QBs

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 31, 2022 11:55 AM EDT

FILE - Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, right, and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz walk along the sideline during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. A propensity to pass down the family business often stokes a passion to follow in Dad's footsteps, but it has also helped perpetuate a lack of racial and ethnic diversity at the highest levels of football coaching.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Family members working on coaching staffs across Power Five

Aug. 23, 2022 03:18 PM EDT

FILE - Maryland head coach Mike Locksley looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in College Park, Md. Nepotism is cited among the most significant factors that has led to Black coaches being under-represented in major college football, according to an organization working to address the problem. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Family matters: Nepotism a hurdle to diversity in coaching

By Ralph D. Russo And Eric Olson Aug. 23, 2022 03:17 PM EDT

FILE - Air Force running back Brad Roberts celebrates after rushing for a touchdown against UNLV in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force is set to kick off its season on Sept. 3, 2022, against Northern Iowa. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Falcons' quest: Air Force chases MW title, stadium turns 60

By Pat Graham Aug. 19, 2022 01:54 PM EDT

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to reporters during a college football media day, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Ball-hawking defense is out to make Iowa best in West again

By John Bohnenkamp Aug. 15, 2022 01:37 PM EDT

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to reporters during a college football media day, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Hawkeyes look for more consistency on offense

By John Bohnenkamp Aug. 12, 2022 06:15 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Big Ten's expansion further damages Rose Bowl's status

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 26, 2022 06:33 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, front right, stands for the national anthem before the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Iowa hired Lorenda Holston as assistant athletic director for diversity, equity and inclusion and Anthony Embry for the newly created position of athletics academic and diversity coordinator, the university announced Friday, July 22, 2022. The announcement comes as the university and head football coach Kirk Ferentz and others face a lawsuit by former football players who allege they faced discrimination and harassment from coaches and staff because they are Black.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Iowa, facing race litigation, hires 2 new diversity staffers

Jul. 22, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa linebackers coach Seth Wallace watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa linebackers coach Seth Wallace has been added as a defendant in a lawsuit filed against the university and athletic department personnel by former football players alleging they were discriminated against and harassed because they are Black (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
LB coach Wallace now defendant in ex-Iowa players' lawsuit

Apr. 19, 2022 04:16 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla (8) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa.The battle this spring is between veteran starter Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa QB Petras fighting for job after offense underperforms

By John Bohnenkamp Apr. 19, 2022 12:13 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa quarterbacks coach Ken O'Keefe walks on the field before an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Ken O'Keefe will move from Iowa quarterbacks coach to an off-the-field role with the Hawkeyes' football program, coach Kirk Ferentz announced Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa QB coach Ken O'Keefe moves to off-field role in program

Feb. 16, 2022 06:05 PM EST

FILE - Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 he wants to restructure an advisory committee of former players formed after a 2020 investigation found evidence of racial bias against Black players in his program. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Ferentz wants Iowa alumni advisory committee to continue

By John Bohnenkamp Feb. 02, 2022 04:50 PM EST

FILE - Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches from the sideline during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. Kentucky will be trying for a rare 10-win season when the Wildcats play Iowa in the Citrus Bowl. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Longest tenure grows as Iowa extends Ferentz's contract

Jan. 14, 2022 05:30 PM EST