Jeremy Hecklinski Brings Swagger to Iowa Football QB Battle

Iowa's QB1 competition: Hank Brown

Who is going to be Iowa's next starting quarterback? Many Iowa fans are asking that exact same question this offseason. If you ask Hank Brown, well, he is very confident that he can be the next starting quarterback. "(This offseason I'm) mechanically just working through my base, my lower body, my lower half when I'm [...]

What did Jeremy Hecklinski, Hank Brown learn from outgoing Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski and each other?

Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are splitting reps and learning from each other as the competition to succeed Mark Gronowski as Iowa’s quarterback remains wide open.

Jeremy Hecklinski brings swagger to Iowa football QB battle

In his first media interviews since August, Hecklisnki spoke about his risk-taking nature and confidence in Iowa football's "explosive" offense.

Jeremy Hecklinski learning to be a gunslinger in Iowa football offense

The redshirt sophomore is battling Hank Brown for the No. 1 quarterback job this spring, ahead of the 2026 season.

Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown on Iowa’s QB battle

The competition to become Iowa’s starting quarterback continues as the Hawkeyes enter the final week of spring drills. Auburn transfer and junior Hank Brown appeared in three games last season while sophomore Jeremy Hecklinski played in two games last season and finished as the backup to Mark Gronowski. He began his college career at Wake Forest. Hecklinski feels much more comfortable with the offense this spring. Known for his ability to make b…