Iowa football won't hire a new head coach for the first time in the 2000s decade. Even in a season that saw a botched upset attempt against Oregon . Head coach Kirk Ferentz is on board for a 28th season.

Ferentz, who took the job in 1999, revealed his intentions to return via Chad Leistikow of the Des Moines Register Wednesday.

“Kirk Ferentz, 70, confirms he’ll return to coach the Hawkeyes in 2026 (as expected) and added he doesn’t plan to slow down anytime soon,” Leisitkow posted on the social media website X, formerly Twitter.

Ferentz even “has wife Mary’s blessing to keep going, feels great health wise and this is what he loves to do professionally.” Leisitkow adds.

Kirk Ferentz accolades with Iowa football

The Hawkeyes witnessed new accolades this season through Ferentz — i

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