Overview
- Brian Ferentz is set to leave his position as Iowa Football's Offensive Coordinator at the end of the season due to persistent offensive underperformance and growing dissatisfaction among fans.
- Ferentz's contract included performance-based incentives which he has not been able to meet; specifically, he needed the Hawkeyes to average at least 25 points per game after they posted just 17.7 ppg in 2022. The team is currently averaging just 19.5 ppg.
- Despite Iowa's 6-2 win-loss record this season, their offensive performance ranks last nationally with 232.4 yards per game- 26.4 yards below the No. 132-ranked offense.
- Interim Athletic Director, Beth Goetz, made the mid-season announcement in an unusual move, stating that it provides clarity and is in the best interest of the program and its fans.
- Potential replacements for Ferentz's role could come from within the Hawkeyes' staff, with current senior offensive analyst Jon Budmayr and running backs coach Ladell Betts considered likely candidates.