Iowa football names Hank Brown starting QB for Wisconsin game

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Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Iowa football names Hank Brown starting QB for Wisconsin game
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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz has named Hank Brown the starting quarterback for the Hawkeyes' upcoming game against Wisconsin on October 28, 2026. This will be Brown's sixth start of the season after overcoming an injury that caused him to miss a game. He has completed 61.4% of his passes this season for 968 yards and six touchdowns. Brown replaces Jeremy Hecklinski, who started in the prior game but was benched after a poor performance. The matchup is set to kick off at 11 a.m. CT, with national broadcast coverage on Fox.

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  • •Hank Brown will start against Wisconsin on October 28.
  • •Brown has six touchdowns and three interceptions this season.
  • •Iowa is ranked No. 24 in the nation.
  • •Jeremy Hecklinski was benched after a lackluster performance.
  • •Game kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT on Fox.
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Kirk Ferentz named Iowa's starting quarterback for the Hawkeyes' upcoming rivalry date against Wisconsin.

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