The Latest on Iowa’s Quarterback Competition: What Impresses Iowa DB About Jeremy Hecklinski

The latest on Iowa’s quarterback competition: What impresses Iowa DB about Jeremy Hecklinski

Iowa is searching for a starting quarterback again in 2026. Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are splitting reps early in spring practice.

Iowa spring football begins with positional battles on both sides of the ball

Spring football has arrived in Iowa City, and head coach Kirk Ferentz is beginning year 28 as the head Hawk with a quarterback battle.

Kirk Ferentz on Iowa football QB Jeremy Hecklinski

Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz meets with media on March 31, 2026.

Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz on QB battle in spring drills

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says sophomore Jeremy Hecklinski brings an air of confidence to the quarterback battle in spring drills. The former transfer from Wake Forest appeared in two games last season and became the backup for Mark Gronowski. He is competing with Hank Brown to become the new starter. Hecklinski has been describe by some of his teammates as a gunslinger. Ferentz says there is no timetable for naming a starting quarterback. Ferentz…