The Iowa Hawkeyes suffered a disappointing 20-19 loss to their rivals, the Iowa State Cyclones, after leading 13-0 at halftime. The defeat marked only the third time since 2015 that Iowa lost a game after holding an eight-point lead. Coach Kirk Ferentz acknowledged the loss as a tough one, attributing it to missed opportunities in the first half and praising Iowa State's performance, particularly their kicker's impressive 54-yard field goal. Criticism is mounting against Ferentz, with some calling for his resignation due to a perceived lack of innovation in the offense and ongoing struggles to utilize the team's talent effectively. Jerry Scherwin from Black Heart Gold Pants suggests that Ferentz's coaching philosophy is outdated and that he is no longer fit to lead the program. This defeat raises significant questions about the future direction of the Iowa football team under Ferentz's stewardship.