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Iowa quarterbacks prepare for matchup against UNI as battle remains open

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Iowa quarterbacks prepare for matchup against UNI as battle remains open

Summary

Iowa football faces UNI on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium, with a 3:00 pm kickoff. Head coach Kirk Ferentz stated that the quarterback competition between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski is ongoing. Brown led Iowa to a 16-13 win over Iowa State but is yet to secure the starting role moving forward. Hecklinski has not seen game action yet but showed promise in practice. Both quarterbacks are expected to see playing time as the Hawkeyes aim to refine their offense ahead of tougher Big Ten competition.

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By the Numbers

•Hawkeyes defeated Iowa State 16-13 last week.
•Brown completed 21 passes for 191 yards and one rushing touchdown.
•Hecklinski has not played yet but showed potential in practice.
•Both quarterbacks likely to play against UNI.
•Game serves as final non-conference matchup this season.

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During the first half of last week’s CyHawk game, many were waiting for Iowa quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski to take his turn leading the offense. As the game ended in a 16-13 win for the Hawkeyes, Hecklinski’s number ten jersey remained clean. His moment to get on the field during the rivalry game never came. Iowa […]
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