# Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback competition and roster status

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iowa-hawkeyes-quarterback-competition-and-roster-status
> Updated: 2026-09-08T21:30:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Iowa Hawkeyes football team is navigating a quarterback competition and roster health issues during the early stages of their season.

During fall camp practices, Jeremy Hecklinski emerged as a frontrunner after a strong scrimmage performance, completing 17 of 25 passes for five touchdowns. In contrast, co-No. 1 quarterback Hank Brown struggled during the same scrimmage, completing only 9 of 21 passes for 42 yards. Head coach Kirk Ferentz maintained a cautious stance, noting that the coaching staff would continue to evaluate film.

Heading into the Week 2 matchup against Iowa State, the competition between Brown and Hecklinski remains close. However, the team faces additional challenges as head coach Ferentz confirmed that Tyler Brown and LJ Phillips will be unavailable for the upcoming game, with Phillips’ status being monitored on a week-to-week basis.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Iowa Hawkeyes face injury concerns and QB questions ahead of Iowa State game

The Iowa Hawkeyes face Iowa State in Week 2 while managing injuries to Tyler Brown and LJ Phillips and navigating a quarterback competition between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iowa-hawkeyes-face-injury-concerns-and-qb-questions-ahead-of-iowa-state-game

### 2026-08-15: Jeremy Hecklinski leads Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback competition

Quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski led Iowa's open practice with five touchdown passes, distinguishing himself in the Hawkeyes' ongoing competition for the starting position.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeremy-hecklinski-leads-iowa-hawkeyes-quarterback-competition

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