Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz enters Kinnick Stadium to 50 Cent’s ‘Many Men’ after serving one- the game suspension

Because the Hawkeyes have been getting unfastened, Ferentz strolled out onto the sector, and the stadium audio system started to blare 50 Cent’s “Many Males.” Seeing the 69-year-old Ferentz strut round whereas that music performed is one thing you possibly can solely discover in school soccer.

That scene may also be an indication that Ferentz and Iowa are nonetheless somewhat bitter in regards to the NCAA investigation — or possibly the Hawkeyes coach simply loves “Get Wealthy or Die Tryin’.” No matter why the music was chosen, it is a surefire strategy to get pumped up for an in-state rivalry sport.

Ferentz and large receivers coach Jon Budmayr have been suspended for recruiting violations associated to the recruitment of quarterback Cade McNamara. The Hawkeyes’ employees allegedly contacted quarterback McNamara earlier than he entered the switch portal at Michigan. McNamara transferred to Iowa in December 2022 after spending three seasons with the Wolverines, however a knee harm restricted him to simply 5 video games final 12 months.

The Hawkeyes did not miss a beat with out Ferentz in Week 1. Assistant head coach Seth Wallace served because the interim coach for a 40-0 win over Illinois State.

Getting Ferentz again for this sport towards Iowa State shall be a lift for Iowa as a result of he has loads of expertise with this matchup. Ferentz is 14-10 all-time towards the Cyclones, and he has gained 14 of the final 20.