Iowa football seeks new starting quarterback ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:15 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
As Iowa prepares for the 2026 football season, the team is focused on identifying their starting quarterback. With Mark Gronowski departing for the NFL, the Hawkeyes have limited returning experience. Jeremy Hecklinski is projected to start, despite limited action last year. Hank Brown is expected to back him up, with both competing for the role. Additional options include redshirt freshmen Jimmy Sullivan and Ryan Fitzgerald, as well as true freshman Tradon Bessinger, who is joining the program this summer.
- •Mark Gronowski has departed for the NFL.
- •Jeremy Hecklinski is the projected starter.
- •Hank Brown is in competition for starting role.
- •Jimmy Sullivan and Ryan Fitzgerald also contenders.
- •Tradon Bessinger joins this summer as a true freshman.
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Iowa football positional preview: Quarterbacks
"How does the Iowa football quarterback room look entering the 2026 season?
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