Overview
- Kirk Ferentz announced Woods’ departure on Thursday, and Woods confirmed he is taking the assistant head coach and special teams role at Michigan State.
- Woods has been on Iowa’s staff since 2008 and has led its special teams since 2017, earning a national reputation for elite units.
- He said the decision was emotional and rooted in professional growth, and he plans to complete Iowa’s bowl preparations and game before departing.
- The move is the latest piece of Fitzgerald’s staff build that includes retaining defensive coordinator Joe Rossi and adding former Spartan standout Max Bullough and strength coach Joel Welsh.
- Woods, a former Iowa linebacker and seven-year NFL veteran, noted his family ties to the Hawkeyes and said his son plans to remain at Iowa.