Everything you need to know about Jeremy Hecklinski before his first career start

Jeremy Hecklinski will make his first career start Friday against Washington as Iowa turns to its backup quarterback with Hank Brown dealing with a shoulder injury.

Iowa and Washington are both coming off losses. Here's what to know about the Huskies ahead of Friday night's Big Ten matchup.

Hank Brown is questionable for Friday against Washington, and Iowa is preparing Jeremy Hecklinski to start if Brown’s shoulder keeps him out.

No. 20 Iowa looks to bounce back from a loss against No. 5 Ohio State with a road test against Washington Friday. Here's what the Hawkeyes said about the matchup.

Jeremy Hecklinski stayed ready after losing Iowa’s QB battle. With Hank Brown’s status uncertain, that preparation could soon be tested as the Hawkeyes' take on Washington in a shortened week.

Hank Brown is Iowa’s starter, but recent history has taught Kirk Ferentz the importance of keeping Jeremy Hecklinski engaged and ready.

Kirk Ferentz stopped short of naming a starting quarterback, but said Hank Brown will “probably” start Saturday against Northern Iowa.

Hank Brown started, never left the field and helped Iowa beat Iowa State. But Kirk Ferentz says the quarterback situation remains a weekly assessment.

Iowa has no quarterback plan for Saturday yet. Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski continue splitting reps in practice. Plus, the Hawkeyes will be without a pair of talented transfers.

Hank Brown started Iowa’s opener, but Kirk Ferentz cautioned against reading too much into it. The Hawkeyes’ quarterback battle rolls on into week two.

Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski both made their cases Saturday — and both showed why Iowa’s quarterback competition remains unsettled. Plus, just how impressive was Kamari Moulton's dominant start?

Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski have split first-team reps for months. They’ve learned to make the snaps they don’t take nearly as valuable.

The “OR” on Iowa’s depth chart is no smokescreen. Kirk Ferentz says the quarterback competition remains close, but a decision as to who will "start" on Saturday will come soon.

Iowa settled several offseason position battles with its Week 1 depth chart, including new starters across the offensive and defensive lines.

Iowa’s quarterback competition remains unresolved. Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski share the top line on the Hawkeyes’ first depth chart of 2026.

Iowa still has no clear starting quarterback, with Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski remaining deadlocked little more than a week before the season opener.

Jeremy Hecklinski threw five touchdowns at Kids’ Day, but Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz cautioned against reading too much into one practice in Kinnick Stadium.

No starters have been named yet, but EA Sports has made its picks. See the projected Iowa depth chart in College Football 27.

With spring nearly over, Iowa’s quarterback battle is still even. Offensive coordinator Tim Lester likes the progress of Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski but said no decision is close.

Jeremy Hecklinski followed Warren Ruggiero to Iowa — but didn’t follow him out. Here’s why the quarterback says he’s wants to be a Hawkeye for the rest of his career.

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.

Iowa started eight quarterbacks in four seasons. Now, Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are next in line to try to claim the job. The pair met with the media Thursday.

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

Jeremy Hecklinski took advantage of Iowa's first bye week to thrust his name into the Hawkeyes' backup quarterback discussion. Offensive coordinator Tim Lester explained just how it happened on Tuesday.

With Mark Gronowski working his way back and a battle for the second-string role, three different players could be Iowa's starting quarterback against Wisconsin.

Iowa debuted the slow mesh on Saturday. Slow mesh is a run-pass option concept with a delayed quarterback-running back exchange which extends a quarterback's time to read defenses.

While Mark Gronowski possesses all the tools to answer Iowa’s quarterback questions, he also enters the 2025 season with only one year of eligibility remaining.

Members of the Iowa football program, including quarterbacks Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, met with the media on Wednesday to discuss the offseason.