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Two athletes in yellow jerseys walk away from the camera across a football field, each carrying a helmet, with a large building in the background.

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) and quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski (10) during fall camp practice No. 16 Monday, August 24, 2026 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

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One simple, obvious way to improve Iowa’s quarterback play

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty hank brown, jeremy hecklinski, Kirk Ferentz, mark gronowski, tim lester October 25, 2026

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Jeremy Hecklinski throws a pass against Washington. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

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Iowa QB Jeremy Hecklinski will start against Minnesota

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty hank brown, jeremy hecklinski, Kirk Ferentz, tim lester October 20, 2026

Iowa Offensive Coordinator Tim Lester. (Rob Howe/HF)

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Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester 10/13/26 press conference transcript

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Jeremy Hecklinski throws a pass against Washington. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

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Iowa QB competition between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski appears unsettled once again

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty hank brown, jeremy hecklinski, Kirk Ferentz, tim lester October 13, 2026

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) and quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski (10) during fall camp practice No. 16 Monday, August 24, 2026 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

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A suggestion for how to handle Iowa QB competition moving forward

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty hank brown, jeremy hecklinski, Kirk Ferentz, tim lester October 5, 2026

Iowa RB Braeden Jackson breaks loose for a TD against UNI. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

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Even with Iowa’s depth at running back, Kirk Ferentz not interested in using more than three

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty braeden jackson, Kamari Moulton, LJ Phillips, nathan mcneil, tim lester, xavier williams September 22, 2026

Iowa RB Kamari Moulton (left) and Hank Brown celebrate after scoring a TD against Iowa State. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com.

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Hank Brown believed he would go distance against Iowa State

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty hank brown, jeremy hecklinski, Kirk Ferentz, tim lester September 15, 2026

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) and quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski (10) during fall camp practice No. 16 Monday, August 24, 2026 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

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