Alert Top Story COLLEGE FOOTBALL | IOWA Iowa’s quarterback competition continues into Week 8 matchup vs. Wisconsin ethan.petrik Oct 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 Updated 9 hrs ago 0 × Kirk Ferentz | Iowa Football | Oct. 24 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save IOWA CITY — Iowa's quarterback battle gained no clarity with Monday's depth chart release.kAmp7E6C 3@E9 w2?< qC@H? 2?5 y6C6>J w64<=:?D<: D2H 24E:@? :? $2EFC52JVD `b\`_ =@DD E@ |:??6D@E2[ E96 5F@ :D @?46 282:? =:DE65 2D 4@\DE2CE6CD 29625 @7 2 (66< h >2E49FA H:E9 (:D4@?D:?]k^AmkAmw64<=:?D<: >256 9:D D64@?5 4@?D64FE:G6 DE2CE 282:?DE E96 v@=56? v@A96CD 3FE DECF88=65[ 8@:?8 h @7 `e 7@C ea J2C5D H:E9 2? :?E6C46AE:@?] w6 H2D AF==65 7C@> E96 82>6 27E6C 7:G6 A@DD6DD:@?D :? 72G@C @7 qC@H?[ H9@ DE2CE65 E96 7:CDE 7:G6 82>6D @7 E96 D62D@?]k^Am kAmx? 9:D 7:CDE 24E:@? D:?46 :?;FC:?8 9:D E9C@H:?8 D9@F=56C :? 2 =@DD E@ ~9:@ $E2E6 62C=:6C E9:D >@?E9[ qC@H? 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Where does Iowa’s quarterback battle stand after Minnesota loss? Iowa tried two quarterbacks against Minnesota. Neither delivered enough to win, leaving Kirk Ferentz with another difficult decision ahead.
Iowa coaches, players react to Minnesota loss No. 15 Iowa suffered its first loss at Minnesota since 2014. Hear from Kirk Ferentz and Hawkeyes players after the defeat.
Instant reaction to Iowa’s loss to Minnesota: Neither QB looked like the guy Four turnovers, inconsistent quarterback play and a sputtering running game doomed No. 15 Iowa in a 13-10 loss to Minnesota. Here are four takeaways.
Iowa loses to Minnesota on walk-off field goal The Hawkeyes enter Saturday's rivalry matchup with Minnesota facing uncertainty at two key special teams positions.
Game time, TV info and what to watch in Iowa vs. Minnesota Minnesota is reeling and Iowa is coming off a bye week. Here's what to know about the Gophers ahead of Saturday's Big Ten matchup.
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.
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 …
Iowa coaches, players preview Minnesota matchup, recap bye week Iowa football is back from its bye week and preparing for Minnesota. Here's what Kirk Ferentz and Hawkeyes players had to say.
Iowa names Jeremy Hecklinski starting quarterback. Here's why. Jeremy Hecklinski will start again for Iowa against Minnesota. Kirk Ferentz explains why the Hawkeyes are sticking with the sophomore despite …
Iowa reopens quarterback battle ahead of Week 8 bout with Minnesota Iowa's quarterback competition is back on. After Jeremy Hecklinski's breakout performance against Washington, the Hawkeyes face another decisi…
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.