IOWA Hawkeyes

National Forecast: 16 • Big Ten West Prediction: 2 • Projected Record: 8-4, 6-3 Big Ten

At an age when many plan for retirement, Kirk Ferentz is planning for his 23rd season as the Iowa head coach. Ferentz will be 66 when the 2021 season starts, but he hasn’t given even the slightest indication that he is considering retiring. Ferentz, who is the longest-tenured coach in the country, made it through the global pandemic after testing positive for the coronavirus and showing some symptoms. His team also made it through the pandemic last season, winning its final six games after an 0–2 start and building momentum for this season. Ferentz also has had to endure the shame and embarrassment that came when multiple former Iowa players last summer accused the program of racial discrimination. Long-time strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle was relieved of his duties…

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Athlon Sports (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2021 National College Football

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