Kirk Ferentz becomes Iowa's winningest coach with 144th victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:17 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Kirk Ferentz made history on September 1, 2018, by becoming Iowa's winningest football coach after a 33-7 victory against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium. The win marked his 144th career victory, surpassing his predecessor Hayden Fry. The game began sluggishly, with Iowa leading only 3-0 at halftime, but they exploded in the second half, scoring 30 unanswered points. Ferentz's milestone coincides with the upcoming rematch against Northern Illinois on September 5, 2026, as part of the start to the new season.
- •Kirk Ferentz achieved his 144th win on September 1, 2018.
- •Iowa defeated Northern Illinois 33-7 in that matchup.
- •The Hawkeyes trailed 0-3 at halftime before scoring 30 points.
- •Ferentz surpassed Hayden Fry to become Iowa's winningest coach.
- •Iowa will face Northern Illinois again on September 5, 2026.
- 11:17 AMYahoo Sports — Relive the Moment: The Day Kirk Ferentz Became Iowa’s Winningest Coach
"It’s been several years since the Huskies came to Kinnick, but it was an historic day the last time they did.
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