Thursday, September 4, 2025

Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz, assistant suspended for 1 game

We have some news from last night. We now know that hockey head coach Kirk Ferentz will be suspended for the team’s season opener. The New York Times reports that FERENTZ violated NCAA rules regarding recruiting for starting quarterback Kate MCNAMARA. MCNAMARA joined Iowa from the transfer portal in 2022. After spending four seasons at Michigan. Now, it’s still unclear this morning whether the punishment was handed down by the NCAA or the university. IOWA’s wide receivers coach has also been suspended. IOWA opens the season at home on August 31st when it takes on Illinois State. Trainer FE

Report: Recruiting violation leads to suspension for Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and wide receivers coach John Budmeyer will be suspended for one game, according to a report from The Athletic. Scott Doctorman reports that Ferentz and Budmeyer committed a recruiting violation during the recruitment of quarterback Kate McNamara. The penalty was imposed by the NCAA or the university. Iowa opens the season at home on August 31 against Illinois State. Ferentz will be available to the media Thursday at 1:30 p.m. More Hawkeyes coverage

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and wide receivers coach John Budmeier will be suspended for one game. Athletic.

Scott Docterman reports that Ferentz and Budmeyer committed a recruiting violation during the recruitment of quarterback Kate McNamara.

It’s not yet clear if the punishment was handed down by the NCAA or the university.

Iowa opens the season at home on Aug. 31 against Illinois State.

Ferentz will be available to the media Thursday at 1:30 p.m.

More Hawkeyes coverage

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