Alert Top Story COLLEGE FOOTBALL | IOWA Iowa names Jeremy Hecklinski starting quarterback. Here's why. ethan.petrik Oct 20, 2026 1 hr ago 0 × Jeremy Hecklinski | Iowa Football | Oct. 20 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save IOWA CITY — Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz named Jeremy Hecklinski the Hawkeyes' starting quarterback on Tuesday. Iowa quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski (10) looks to make a pass against Northern Illinois during the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 5. Jeffrey Becker, Imagn Images kAmk2 E:E=6lQx@H2 C6@A6?D BF2CE6C324< 32EE=6 29625 @7 (66< g 3@FE H:E9 |:??6D@E2Q 9C67lQ9EEADi^^B4E:>6D]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^fdhf5bh2\a2f3\c67e\h`_3\76de4f7a2eb3^Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qms6DA:E6 2? Q~#Q D6A2C2E:?8 w64<=:?D<: 2?5 7@C>6C DE2CE6C w2?< qC@H? @? |@?52JVD 56AE9 492CEk^2m[ u6C6?EK D2:5 w64<=:?D<: H:== DE2CE 9:D D64@?5 4@?D64FE:G6 82>6 E9:D H66<6?5 282:?DE |:??6D@E2]k^AmkAmQ~FC A=2? 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Everything you need to know about Jeremy Hecklinski before his first career start Jeremy Hecklinski is set for his first career start tonight against Washington. Catch up on the Iowa quarterback's journey, preparation and op…
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.
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…