Iowa football unveils Week 8 depth chart for Minnesota matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Iowa football has released its depth chart ahead of the Week 8 matchup against Minnesota on Saturday. The No. 14 Hawkeyes, with a 5-1 record this season, recently had a bye week following a strong victory over Washington. Notable changes include Jeremy Hecklinski being named the starting quarterback and Xavier Styles starting at strong safety. Coach Kirk Ferentz emphasized the competitiveness at quarterback, with both Hecklinski and Hank Brown performing well in previous games. The Gophers, currently 4-2, present a challenge as the teams face off in the Big Ten.
- •Iowa is 5-1 and ranked No. 14 in the nation.
- •Jeremy Hecklinski is the starting quarterback for the game against Minnesota.
- •Xavier Styles is starting at strong safety, replacing Tyler Brown.
- •The game is scheduled for Saturday as the Hawkeyes look to extend their win streak.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Iowa football releases Week 8 depth chart vs. Minnesota
"The Hawkeyes revealed their first depth chart after the bye week, featuring plenty of noteworthy news.
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