Kirk Ferentz ranked fourth among Big Ten coaches by USA TODAY Sports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
USA TODAY Sports released their Big Ten head coach rankings as the 2026 college football season approaches. Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz is ranked fourth, behind Indiana's Curt Cignetti, Ohio State's Ryan Day, and Oregon's Dan Lanning. Ferentz has led the Hawkeyes since 1999, achieving a record of 209 wins and two Big Ten championships. Iowa will start the 2026 season on September 5 against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium.
- •Kirk Ferentz enters his 28th season as Iowa's head coach.
- •Ferentz has not had a losing season since 2012.
- •Iowa finished last season with a 9-4 record.
- •The Hawkeyes begin the season on September 5, 2026.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Where is Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz in USA TODAY's Big Ten coach rankings?
"As the 2026 college football season approaches, where does Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz stand in USA TODAY Sports' Big Ten head coach rankings?
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