Iowa plans to start Hank Brown against Iowa State in Cy-Hawk series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 9:02 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

The No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes will start fourth-year quarterback Hank Brown in the 73rd edition of the Cy-Hawk series against Iowa State. This follows a 40-0 opening victory against Northern Illinois where the team employed a rotation at the position. While Brown is designated as the starter, Iowa intends to utilize third-year quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski during early possessions as the team continues to evaluate the competition. Brown finished the season opener with 129 yards and one touchdown, while Hecklinski recorded 76 yards and one touchdown with one interception. Both players saw action in three offensive series during the first game. The coaching staff maintains that the quarterback situation remains unsettled heading into the weekend matchup.
- •Hank Brown will start for the No. 21 Hawkeyes against Iowa State.
- •Jeremy Hecklinski is expected to receive early playing time.
- •The Hawkeyes utilized a similar two-quarterback rotation in their season-opening victory.
- •Brown recorded 129 passing yards in his previous appearance.
- •Hecklinski recorded 76 passing yards and one interception in the first game.
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa football decides upon starting QB plan vs. Iowa State
"Per a CBS report, the Iowa Hawkeyes have reportedly decided upon their starting quarterback plan against Iowa State.
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