Iowa Football Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz to Step Down at Season End Amid Offensive Struggles

Brian Ferentz's departure, following dismal offensive performance and growing fan unrest, prompts university to take unusual mid-season action; his contract was tied to offensive success which was not achieved.

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.