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Iowa coaches, players preview Minnesota matchup, recap bye week
Ferentz chose Hecklinski after he threw 3 touchdowns in a 41-24 win while Hank Brown returned fully healthy from a shoulder sprain.
- On Tuesday, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced that Jeremy Hecklinski will start at quarterback against Minnesota on Saturday, despite listing both him and Hank Brown on the depth chart.
- Hank Brown started the season's initial five games before an injury against Ohio State sidelined him, allowing Hecklinski to gain experience in limited action this season.
- Brown leads the team with 832 yards passing and five touchdowns, while Hecklinski impressed in his last start against Washington, throwing for 202 yards and three touchdowns in a 41-24 victory.
- Ferentz noted that both quarterbacks could see action Saturday, stating, "We'll just play it as it comes," while expressing confidence in both players' game experience.
- Iowa kicks off against border rival Minnesota at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Minneapolis; both teams hold 2-1 Big Ten records, and the Hawkeyes have won 20 of the last 25 meetings.
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No. 15 Iowa returns from bye for road test at Minnesota
Kirk Ferentz and Iowa enjoyed a bye last week to rest and regroup.During that time, the Hawkeyes took note of last weekend's string of upsets involving nationally ranked teams. No. 15 Iowa (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) will keep that in mind when it kicks off aga...
Kirk Ferentz says Jeremy Hecklinski will start at quarterback against Minnesota
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Iowa names Jeremy Hecklinski its starting quarterback for rivalary clash with Minnesota
Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz named Jeremy Hecklinski the starting quarterback for the Hawkeyes’ rivalry game at Minnesota this week. Ferentz made the announcement at his weekly press conference on Tuesday. Hecklinski started in Iowa’s 41-24 win over Washington on Oct. 9, where he threw for 202 yards and three touchdowns with a 73...
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