Overview
- Dismissal of Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz announced by midseason by Interim Athletics Director Beth Goetz, departing from typical end-of-season evaluations traditionally employed by Iowa's football program.
- Head Coach Kirk Ferentz, father of Brian Ferentz, appeared uncomfortable and humbled by the decision, which also sparks questions about his own future as a coach in the Hawkeyes program.
- The decision comes as Iowa currently stands as co-leaders of the Big Ten West, throwing uncertainty over the team's performance and the 2024 season.
- Interim AD Goetz will likely be involved in the replacement hiring process, marking a shift from previous instances where this was largely left to the head coach.
- The termination of Brian's contract, attached to the performance of the Hawkeyes, showcases a continued decline in Iowa's offensive performance, ranking last nationally in total offense.