Iowa’s decision to part ways with embattled offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz was one of the biggest stories of the team’s 2023 season, and the search for his successor has been front of mind for nearly every Hawkeye fan since the Big Ten Championship ended. While several intriguing candidates for the job have been mentioned including former Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst, Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig, and former Nebraska and UCF head coach Scott Frost (which would be hilarious if true), one name has seemingly vaulted to the top of Kirk Ferentz’s list: Joe Philbin. On Friday, Pat Harty of Hawk Fanatic tweeted that the former Miami Dolphins head coach and Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator had emerged as the favorite for the job and was expected to be hired to replace Brian Ferentz.
The Case for Joe Philbin
