COLLEGE FOOTBALL | IOWA Iowa reopens quarterback battle ahead of Week 8 bout with Minnesota ethan.petrik Oct 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 Updated 9 hrs ago 0 × Tim Lester | Iowa Football | Oct. 13 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save IOWA CITY — The Iowa quarterback battle is back on. Iowa hosted Ohio State in an NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 3. The Buckeyes beat the Hawkeyes 31-14. JERRAD DOWNER, For the Times kAmp7E6C ?2>:?8 w2?< qC@H? E96 DE2CE6C 7@==@H:?8 2 4@>A6E:E:@? E92E =2DE65 E9C@F89@FE ?@?4@?76C6?46 A=2J[ E96 w2H<6J6D @?46 282:? 92G6 2? F?D6EE=65 BF2CE6C324< 56AE9 492CE[ H:E9 2? Q~#Q D6A2C2E:?8 qC@H? 2?5 y6C6>J w64<=:?D<:]k^AmkAmqC@H? @FEA=2J65 w64<=:?D<: 5FC:?8 ?@?4@?76C6?46 A=2J[ E9C@H:?8 7@C cfb J2C5D 2?5 E9C66 E@F495@H?D H9:=6 4@>A=6E:?8 fa]eT @7 9:D A2DD6D] w6 2=D@ 25565 bc CFD9:?8 J2C5D 2?5 @?6 E@F495@H? 2?5 5:5 ?@E EFC? 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How Iowa stopped Demond Williams and why it struggled against Washington’s backup Demond Williams gave Kirk Ferentz headaches before kickoff. Iowa's defense contained him, only to struggle against an unexpected challenge.
What changed in Iowa’s offense with Jeremy Hecklinski in at quarterback? Iowa's offense erupted with Jeremy Hecklinski at quarterback. Tim Lester explains why that doesn't necessarily mean he'll start against Minnesota.
Iowa football coordinators discuss first half of Hawkeyes' 2026 season Iowa football is 5-1 at the midway point of the regular season. Here's what the Hawkeyes' three coordinators said heading into the bye week.
Inside the plays that turned momentum in Iowa’s 41-24 win over Washington Iowa built a 27-0 lead, then held off Washington's second-half rally. Here are four plays that shaped the Hawkeyes' 41-24 victory.
Instant Reaction to Iowa’s beatdown of Washington: Hecklinski may have reopened QB battle Iowa needed a response after its loss to Ohio State. The Hawkeyes delivered with a 41-8 rout of Washington. Here are five takeaways.
Iowa routs Washington to roll into bye week 5-1 Jeremy Hecklinski will make his first career start Friday against Washington as Iowa turns to its backup quarterback with Hank Brown dealing w…
Before punting for Iowa, Boston Everitt grew up on his parents' travel TV show Before punting for Iowa, Boston Everitt grew up on his parents’ Australian travel TV show. Now, his unusual upbringing is helping him navigate…
Game time, TV info and what to watch in Iowa at Washington Iowa and Washington are both coming off losses. Here's what to know about the Huskies ahead of Friday night's Big Ten matchup.
Why Iowa needed to respond faster than normal after Ohio State loss Iowa has little time to dwell on its loss to Ohio State. A Friday matchup with Washington has the Hawkeyes quickly turning the page.
Tyler Brown expected to miss ‘a while.’ The latest on Iowa football injuries Iowa will be without starting strong safety Tyler Brown for an extended period. Anthony Hawkins will step back into the starting lineup agains…
Why Kirk Ferentz is not hitting the panic button with Iowa’s rushing attack, offensive line Iowa is averaging just 2.56 yards per carry in three games against Power 4 competition. Kirk Ferentz says the Hawkeyes need to get the “little…
Why Kirk Ferentz brought up the 1999 Division III national champions Pacific Lutheran traveled 13,938 round-trip miles during its 1999 playoff run. Kirk Ferentz remembered that when questions arose about Iowa’s …
Why Kirk Ferentz is staying patient with Iowa’s new-look offensive line Iowa’s offensive line struggled early, but a dominant rushing performance against Washington offered signs of progress. Kirk Ferentz believes …
Kirk Ferentz won't change his opening kickoff philosophy. Here's why that matters against Minnesota. Take the ball and go. That's been Kirk Ferentz's philosophy for more than 20 years, and he's sticking with it.
