"Iowa Football Seeks Offensive Revival After Citrus Bowl Debacle and New OC Search"
Iowa's offensive woes culminated in a 35-0 defeat against Tennessee in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, marking the end of Brian Ferentz's tenure as offensive coordinator. The Hawkeyes' offense failed to score against three ranked opponents this season, including this bowl game. Despite the team's "Next Man In" philosophy, injuries and a lack of offensive production plagued the team throughout the year. With Ferentz's departure, head coach Kirk Ferentz faces the challenge of hiring a new coordinator to rejuvenate the Hawkeye offense, reminiscent of a pivotal coaching change in 1978.