Quick Info
| Profession | American football coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/08/1955 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S. |
Latest News about Kirk Ferentz
29/09/2026
Iowa’s athletics department said Ferentz completed another successful 2025 season, finishing with nine wins and a ReliaQuest Bowl victory over Vanderbilt. The update also confirmed that he and his wife, Mary, have been married for 46 years and have five children.
03/12/2025
Ferentz confirmed he would return for a 28th season leading Iowa in 2026, extending his run as the nation’s longest-tenured FBS head coach. Reports at the time also said he remained under contract through the 2029 season and was open to signing another extension later.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kirk James Ferentz |
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| Known For | Head football coach at the University of Iowa since 1999 |
| Playing Career | College football linebacker at the University of Connecticut |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Connecticut |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Iowa City, Iowa |
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Family
| Spouse | Mary Ferentz |
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| Children | Brian Ferentz, Kelly Ferentz, Joanne Ferentz, James Ferentz, Steven Ferentz |
Career
| Current Role | Moon Family Head Football Coach, University of Iowa |
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| Previous Roles |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Held the head coaching position at Iowa since the 1999 season. | |
| 2. Was head coach at Maine from 1990 to 1992. | |
| 3. Played linebacker at Connecticut from 1974 to 1976. |