Latest Kirk Ferentz News

Giants hire James Ferentz as assistant offensive line coach

Mar. 26, 2024 16:44 PM EDT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have hired recently retired James Ferentz as an assistant offensive line coach. Ferentz, 34, retired last month as an NFL player after an eight-year career with the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots. He will help new offensive...

Tim Lester lays out plan to build an aggressive and disciplined offense as Hawkeyes' new coordinator

Feb. 06, 2024 17:35 PM EST

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A resumé illustrating a wide range of experiences is what led coach Kirk Ferentz to hire Tim Lester as Iowa's new offensive coordinator. Now Lester's task is to remodel one of the worst offenses in the country. “In my mind, he’s a good fit...

Hawkeyes hire Packers' analyst Tim Lester, ex-Western Michigan coach, to revive offense

Jan. 31, 2024 16:13 PM EST

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Former Western Michigan coach Tim Lester was hired Wednesday to turn around Iowa's underperforming offense. Lester replaces coach Kirk Ferentz's son, Brian Ferentz, who finished this past season on the staff after athletic director Beth Goetz told him in late...

Hawkeyes fire receivers coach, give DC Phil Parker a big raise and name an assistant head coach

Jan. 16, 2024 16:22 PM EST

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa receivers coach Kelton Copeland has been fired, defensive coordinator Phil Parker received a significant raise, and Seth Wallace has been named assistant head coach. Coach Kirk Ferentz, who announced the moves Tuesday, also said his search for an...

Nico Iamaleava leads No. 25 Tennessee to 35-0 rout of No. 20 Iowa in the Citrus Bowl

Jan. 01, 2024 17:52 PM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava ran for three touchdowns and threw for one in his first career start, and No. 25 Tennessee shut down No. 20 Iowa's Division I-worst offense to beat the Hawkeyes 35-0 in the Citrus Bowl on Monday. Iamaleava, a prized recruit...