Stability has long been an asset for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Things remain the same, the culture is consistent, and it creates a program players want to stay in rather than seek transfer portal opportunities.That starts at the top with a coaching staff that can give players confidence that things will remain the same during their tenure. Kirk Ferentz Returns With a Veteran Staff and Several New Faces for 2026Entering the 2026 season, the Iowa Hawkeyes' coaching staff is largely remaining the same, but there has been some shuffling.Head CoachKirk Ferentz is entering his 28th year as the head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes and is the longest-tenured head coach in college football.Ferentz is the definition of longevity combined with success. Turning 71 right before the season begins, Ferentz seems as ready and eager as ever to lead the Hawkeyes. Offensive CoordinatorIowa football’s offensive coordinator Tim Lester watches warmups before the game against Washington Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectTim Lester is entering his third year with the Iowa Hawkeyes, and it comes after two years of taking strides in the right direction offensively.Lester has shown an ability to adapt his offense to the players, rather than forcing players into his scheme. With a new, young quarterback set to take the stage, this is Lester's most important season yet.Defensive CoordinatorPhil Parker, like Kirk Ferentz, has been around for quite some time. Parker is entering his 15th season in charge of the Hawkeyes' defense, a unit he has built into one of America's best.The defense sees a lot of change this year and will need some new players to step up, but betting against Phil Parker is far from a good idea.Special Teams CoordinatorChris Polizzi takes over the reins as Iowa's special teams coordinator after LeVar Woods, a longtime coordinator at Iowa, departed for Michigan State. Polizzi's job is vital to Iowa's success.Iowa is known as one of the nation's best and most-reliant teams on the special teams unit. With a new kicker, punter, and returner, Polizzi's first year is a chance to hit the ground running.Position CoachesIowa assistant defensive defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Seth Wallace talks with players during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football spring practice, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.