Where is Kirk Ferentz? Iowa Coach Suspended for Week 1! by Trending News

why do some college football coaches get suspended here's why Kirk ference won't be leading Iowa in week one Iowa football coach Kirk fence is suspended for the season opener against Illinois State due to a level two NCAA recruiting violation this stems from improper contact with quarterback Cade McNamara during his transfer from Michigan in 2022 forent acknowledged the mistake and apologized meanwhile assistant head coach Seth Wallace will take over coaching duties for this crucial game the suspension means Iowa will face Illinois State without their experienced leader adding pressure to a squad eager to improve on last year's 85 record plus with new offensive coordinator Tim Lester and quarterback Kade McNamara returning from injury the game is set to be a nailbiter beyond the one game suspension Iowa also faces a one we off campus recruiting B with potential further penalty from an ongoing NCAA in investigation how will the hawy handle this early season distraction stay tuned