Kirk Ferentz named to Dodd Trophy Midseason Watch List

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz is among 18 coaches included in the Dodd Trophy Midseason Watch List, announced on October 13, 2026. The award recognizes coaches who demonstrate success on the field and uphold standards of leadership and integrity off the field. Under Ferentz's leadership, the Hawkeyes began the season with a 5-1 record and currently sit at 2-1 in the Big Ten. The criteria for this recognition includes graduation rates and on-field performance, reflecting Ferentz's impact throughout his 28 seasons with the Hawkeyes. He won the Dodd Trophy in 2015 and was a semifinalist in 2023.

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