Iowa football lets quarterback competition continue into fall camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:09 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Iowa football lets quarterback competition continue into fall camp

Summary

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz stated on Friday that the quarterback competition remains open as the Hawkeyes approach their season opener against Northern Illinois on September 5. The leading candidates for the role are fourth-year quarterback Hank Brown and third-year signal-caller Jeremy Hecklinski. Ferentz indicated that he plans to evaluate how each player performs and responds in different situations during fall camp. Brown and Hecklinski have divided the practice reps evenly, with Jimmy Sullivan also receiving some opportunities. Ferentz noted that the team's decision on a starting quarterback may not come until later in August or even during the season.

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Key Details

•Kirk Ferentz updated the quarterback situation ahead of the season opener.
•Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are the main competitors for the starting role.
•The team is splitting practice reps to evaluate performance.
•A decision on the starter may be made later this month or during the season.
•Iowa faces Northern Illinois on September 5.

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7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa football still letting QB competition 'play out'

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Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz updated the quarterback competition on Friday, saying that the Hawkeyes still intend to let it "play out."
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