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Hank Brown starts at quarterback for Iowa against Northern Illinois

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Hank Brown starts at quarterback for Iowa against Northern Illinois
Summary

Iowa enters its 2026 season opener against Northern Illinois with a decision at the quarterback position. Head coach Kirk Ferentz will start fourth-year signal caller Hank Brown to begin the game on Saturday. The coaching staff plans to utilize a rotation, with third-year Jeremy Hecklinski expected to take over for multiple series following Brown's initial outing. Both players competed for the role throughout the summer months. Brown, an Auburn transfer, appeared in three games last season and completed 11 of 21 passes for 107 yards. Hecklinski recorded two completions for eight yards during the same period. The two teams are scheduled to kick off at 3:15 p.m. CT with the contest televised on the Big Ten Network.

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  • •Hank Brown will start the season opener for Iowa against Northern Illinois.
  • •Jeremy Hecklinski is expected to play multiple series after Brown begins the game.
  • •The two quarterbacks competed throughout the summer for the starting role.
  • •Kickoff is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. CT on the Big Ten Network.
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  • 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa football reportedly decides on starting QB vs. Northern Illinois
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While both quarterbacks will play, Iowa football has reportedly made the call on who will start on Saturday against Northern Illinois.

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