# Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback transition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iowa-hawkeyes-quarterback-transition
> Updated: 2026-10-19T18:00:03.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Iowa Hawkeyes football team underwent a change at the quarterback position following a shoulder injury to starter Hank Brown during a game against Ohio State. Jeremy Hecklinski was expected to take over the starting role for the matchup against Washington.

Following a 41-24 victory over Washington, in which Hecklinski completed 73 percent of his passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns, head coach Kirk Ferentz officially named Hecklinski the starter for the upcoming game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Brown, having recovered from an AC joint sprain, will serve as the backup quarterback.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Iowa names Jeremy Hecklinski starting quarterback for Minnesota game

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz named Jeremy Hecklinski the starting quarterback for the upcoming rivalry game against Minnesota, with Hank Brown returning as the backup.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iowa-names-jeremy-hecklinski-starting-quarterback-for-minnesota-game

### 2026-10-08: Iowa Hawkeyes expected to start Jeremy Hecklinski at quarterback

Jeremy Hecklinski is expected to start at quarterback for the Iowa Hawkeyes against Washington following a shoulder injury to Hank Brown.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iowa-hawkeyes-expected-to-start-jeremy-hecklinski-at-quarterback

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