Former Iowa football coach set to take top offensive role at Fresno State

While the Iowa Hawkeyes turn the page to get ready for the 2025 college football season with a staff that is rounded out, many teams across the country are looking to poach from other teams or fill open spots.

In today’s college football landscape, any coach, just like any player, is fair game to go after. Fresno State is the latest team to poach a coach with Power Four experience.

According to FootballScoop, the Fresno State Bulldogs are set to hire former Iowa Hawkeyes offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, the son of head coach Kirk Ferentz, into an offensive assistant role and as the tight ends coach.

As Matt Entz assembles his inaugural Fresno State staff, there’s considerable interest in where Entz, a noted defensive mind, turns for his offensive staff.

He’s on the verge of adding a major piece of that puzzle, according to sources.

Multiple sources tell FootballScoop that Brian Ferentz is expected to join Entz’s Fresno State staff in a top offensive assistant role and also to coach the tight ends. – John Brice, FootballScoop.

Brian Ferentz was the offensive coordinator at Iowa from 2018-2023 before being relieved of his duties at the conclusion of the 2023 season. Before that, he was on the Iowa staff in multiple capacities from 2012 and onward working with the offensive line, running backs and tight ends.

Ferentz spent the 2024 season as an offensive analyst with the Maryland Terrapins. Maryland averaged 23.7 points and 386.3 yards per game.

Fresno State averaged 26.1 points per game in 2024 and 340.6 yards per game. Their tight ends accounted for 35 receptions, 277 yards, and one touchdown.

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Publish date : 2025-01-12 12:45:00

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