Iowa, Ferentz agree to long-term contract

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- University of Iowa football Coach Kirk Ferentz has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him coaching the Hawkeyes through 2015.

Iowa Director of Athletics Gary Barta announced the deal Thursday. A school release said details were being finalized but "terms of the new contract will be very similar to the current agreement."

Ferentz made $2.84 million last season.

"I continue to consider it an honor to coach at the University of Iowa and I am very appreciative of the University extending my contract," Ferentz said. "Gary Barta and President (Sally) Mason have been very supportive of our efforts. I feel fortunate to be at Iowa and I am very excited about the future of our program."

Iowa was 8-4 last season, including a 31-10 win over South Carolina in the Outback Bowl. In 10 seasons coaching the Hawkeyes, Ferentz has a 70-53 record and two Big Ten Conference championships.