Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz addresses 2026 media day

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz addressed the media during the 2026 Iowa Football Media Day at Kinnick Stadium. Entering his 28th season, Ferentz noted that the current training camp is a critical period for the team, particularly as nearly 40 percent of the roster is participating in their first camp with the program.

A primary focus of the discussion was the ongoing competition for the starting quarterback position. Ferentz stated that the battle between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski remains tight and that the coaching staff intends to “let this thing play out” as the competition continues through the preseason.

Ferentz also commented on the intensive nature of the three-week camp and the challenges posed by unpredictable weather, which has occasionally forced practices off the field.