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Kirk Ferentz Jokes Iowa Excluded from ESPN CFP Rankings Due to Fox Broadcast

Kirk Ferentz Jokes Iowa Excluded from ESPN CFP Rankings Due to Fox Broadcast
Other Sports · 14:21:10 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz made a lighthearted remark suggesting his team would not appear in ESPN's College Football Playoff rankings because their games are televised on Fox. The comment came during a press conference ahead of the team's upcoming matchup.

Ferentz, who has led Iowa since 1999, has guided the program to multiple bowl appearances and Big Ten championships. His quip highlights the ongoing conversation about media exposure and its perceived influence on playoff selection committees.

The Hawkeyes' remaining schedule features several games broadcast on Fox networks, placing the team's playoff credentials in the spotlight as the selection process unfolds.

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