Iowa names Jeremy Hecklinski starting QB against Minnesota
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced that Jeremy Hecklinski will start at quarterback for the second consecutive game on Saturday as the No. 15 Hawkeyes face Minnesota. Hecklinski's previous performance contributed to his selection for the starting role. Backup quarterback Brown is listed as QB2 for the matchup. This is a crucial game for Iowa as it seeks to maintain its position in the rankings.
- •Jeremy Hecklinski will start against Minnesota on Saturday
- •Kirk Ferentz confirmed the starting lineup on October 20
- •Brown is designated as the backup quarterback for this game
- •Iowa is currently ranked No. 15 in college football
- •The matchup is significant for Iowa's conference standings
- 9:15 PMESPN NCAAF — Iowa to start QB Hecklinski vs. Minnesota with Brown as QB2
"Quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski will start his second straight game for Iowa on Saturday when the No. 15 Hawkeyes visit Minnesota, coach Kirk Ferentz announced Tuesday.
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