2025 Iowa Off-Season Thread

[CatsbyAZ]

So now that Ferentz has won his 200th game at Iowa (October 12 win over Washington) how long does he stick around? I figured Ferentz was holding on until his 200th win, would then retire come the offseason, so now what?

[FearlessF]

I think he needs a few more to pass Bo for alltime Big Ten wins

[Hawkinole]

He says he enjoys coaching and plans to coach in 2025. He will turn 70 Aug. 1, 2025.
While there is no known succession plan, Levar Woods would be the logical successor. Seth Wallace, assistant head coach and linebackers coach, was the acting head coach for Iowa's first game of 2024. Ferentz was suspended for that game because it was disclosed he had spoken to Cade McNamara before McNamara entered the transfer portal a couple years ago. I don't think that his assistant head coach designation would make Seth Wallace the most logical successor. Woods and Wallace are both 46.

[FearlessF]

IOWA CITY — Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan has entered the transfer portal, a program spokesperson confirmed to the Register Friday. Pete Nakos of On3 was first to report the news.

Sullivan departs Iowa after one season in the Hawkeye program.

Sullivan posted the following message via social media:

"Hawkeye Nation,

I have loved and enjoyed every second I spent here. Thank you to the coaching and support staff, my teammates, and the fans. You have all made this an awesome experience.

After continued prayer and conversations with my family, it is in my best interest to enter the transfer portal for my final year of eligibility. Thank you, Iowa!"

[iahawk15]

I don't really know what to say about him. I think he's an easy G5 starter, but a P5 package QB. So, good luck to him. I hope he finds what he's looking for.