After Iowa football’s Kirk Ferentz established himself as the Big Ten’s all-time winningest head coach with victory No. 206 on Saturday in a 47-7 blowout win over UMass, social media was ablaze with fans, former players, and other fellow Big Ten coaches, programs, and entities all reacting to the milestone achievement.
With the win, Ferentz officially moves into sole possession as the Big Ten’s all-time wins leader, surpassing Ohio State‘s Woody Hayes in the process.
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Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti was one of the most prominent observers to share his congratulations.
Additionally, many Iowa fans and college football fans from across the nation gave their salute to Ferentz’s accomplishment.
With the record secured, Ferentz and Iowa football turn their attention toward Big Ten play this coming Friday, Sept. 19, at Rutgers (3-0) from SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J.
That Week 4 matchup will begin at 7 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on Fox.
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