There will be significant changes to the Iowa Hawkeyes next season, with reports that offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz will not return for the 2024 NCAA Football season.
This was announced by interim athletic director Beth Goetz on Monday, October 30, following talks with Brian Ferentz, his father, Kirk Ferentz, and university president Barbara Wilson, ESPN reported.
In an official statement from Goetz, she stressed the Hawkeyes' struggles this season as well as the contract situation of Ferentz that led to the unique situation.
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"Our priority is to put all our student-athletes in the best position to have both short-term and long-term success, on and off the field. Our football team has a group of outstanding young men and talented athletes, who at 6-2, have a lot to play for. As a former athlete, I know every opportunity to put on the jersey is a cherished one," she said.
Ferentz's dilemma
Brian Ferentz, the oldest son of coach Kirk Ferentz, has served as the Iowa Hawkeyes offensive coordinator since 2017. The 40-year-old has been part of his father's staff since 2012.
But the Hawkeyes's struggles this season are noticeable. They are averaging just 19.5 points per game, reaching 25 points only twice this season since September 30, CBS Sports pointed out.
Ferentz was given an unusual points-per-game clause in February, one that calls for him to average 25 points per game for the 2023 season.
Aside from that, there was also a stipulation that required him to win at least seven games in his two-year rolling contract for it to be reactivated beyond June 30, 2024.
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