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Kirk Ferentz: My Dream is Still to Coach the Line
3 Oct
Summary
- Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz revealed he never initially wanted to be a head coach.
- Ferentz shared his dream retirement job is to be a line coach.
- The Hawkeyes are set to play No. 6 Ohio State on Saturday.
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz appeared on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Friday morning, October 3rd, 2026, ahead of a significant game. Ferentz, now in his 28th year coaching the Hawkeyes, shared that his initial ambition was not to be a head coach. He stated that he only considered the Iowa position because of his prior tenure with the team.
Ferentz further revealed that his ultimate career fantasy is to return to coaching the offensive line, potentially as a retirement role. He emphasized his passion for football and working with good people, regardless of his title. The Hawkeyes are scheduled to face No. 6 Ohio State on Saturday evening at a sold-out Kinnick Stadium for a Top-15 matchup.
