Few programs in college football are more fascinating than the Iowa Hawkeyes. Under Kirk Ferentz, Iowa has somehow managed to remain consistently competitive despite fielding offenses that would sink most Power Four programs. Ferentz is entering his 28th season at Iowa, making him the longest-tenured head coach in the FBS. During that stretch, he has won 10 or more games eight times and built one of the sport’s most respected cultures. The surprising part is how often Iowa has won while struggling offensively. Last season, the Hawkeyes finished 9-4 despite ranking No. 119 nationally in total offense. That was not an outlier. Excluding the shortened 2020 season, Iowa has not finished with a top-100 offense since 2019. The Hawkeyes have not cracked the top 90 since 2015. In today’s college football landscape, that almost feels impossible. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches the football team during practice.…