Kirk Ferentz and Iowa Hawkeyes Prepare for Crucial Black Friday Match Against Nebraska

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz is gearing up for a significant Black Friday matchup against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Ferentz, who has been at the helm of the Iowa Hawkeyes since 1999, is one of the most enduring and successful coaches in the program’s history.

The game, set for a 6:30 p.m. CST kickoff, will be televised on NBC and streamed on Peacock. The Huskers Radio Network will provide radio coverage across the state. Nebraska, under second-year coach Matt Rhule, has clinched bowl eligibility for the first time since 2016 with a 6-5 record.

Heading into the game, the Hawkeyes face several key injuries. Quarterback Cade McNamara, wide receiver Reece Vander Zee, defensive back Jermari Harris, linebacker Karson Sharar, offensive lineman Gennings Dunker, and defensive end Brian Allen are all listed as out for the game. No Hawkeyes players are listed as questionable.

Ferentz has been addressing the team’s quarterback situation, including the return of Cade McNamara and Brendan Sullivan to practice. He also spoke about the senior class and the importance of this final regular-season game.

The matchup also serves as an opportunity for the Hawkeyes to host a long list of potential future recruits for a game day visit, a crucial aspect of building the team’s future roster).