Hank Brown News, Rumors, Updates - Iowa Hawkeyes

Reading Between the Lines of Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown's Comments on Iowa's QB Battle Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski spoke to the media, but what can we glean when we read between the lines?

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Nebraska can only hope Iowa's ongoing QB1 mystery lasts until November showdown When the Nebraska football team takes on Iowa at the end of the year, will Hank Brown or Jeremy Hecklinksi be under center? It appears that...

4 DAYS AGO • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Tabbed as co-starter Hecklinski is listed as a co-starter for Iowa's season opener against NIU, per Eliot Clough of 247Sports.com.

Impact It was already reported that Brown will likely split reps with Jeremy Hecklinski this Saturday, so this depth chart doesn't come as too much of a surprise. The senior has been in a close battle all summer, but this battle doesn't look to have a victor at least to start the campaign.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Could split reps in Week 1 Brown could split reps with Jeremy Hecklinski in Week 1, per David Eickholt of 247Sports.com.

Impact Iowa's offensive coordinator Tim Lester said "it might not be a game one starter, it might be a first at bat" in regards to the Hawkeyes' quarterback competition. Brown has battled Hecklinski all summer, and at a recent scrimmage, the latter reportedly appeared to pull away. However, the race looks to still be neck-and-neck with the opener less than two weeks out.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

New starters at No. 22 Iowa must get up to speed in a hurry with challenging start to Big Ten play

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AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Appears to fall behind in QB battle Brown struggled at Iowa's scrimmage on Saturday, starting 3-10 passing and missing intended receivers in a variety of ways, per Scott Dochterman of The Athletic.

Impact Brown has been duking it out with Jeremy Hecklinski all offseason for the Hawkeyes' QB1 gig. Iowa head coach Kirk Fetentz has been mum all summer on providing any updates about who might have the upper hand, but Brown's lackluster performance in the scrimmage coupled with Hecklinski's good one -- he threw for four touchdowns -- Brown could be falling behind.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

QB1 race remains open Brown continues to compete with Jeremy Hecklinski for Iowa's starting quarterback job, according to head coach Kirk Ferentz per Riley Donald of SI.com.

Impact Brown, who served as the Hawkeyes' backup QB behind Mark Gronowski in 2025, has been in a tight battle with Hecklinski for the Hawkeyes' QB1 role, but no decision has been made yet. According to Ferentz, the QB1 competition could even drag into the regular season. Brown completed 11 of 21 passes for 107 yards, one touchdown and one interception in 2025.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 27 • FOX SPORTS

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In competition for starting gig Brown is competing with Jeremy Hecklinski for Iowa's starting quarterback job, Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register

Impact Brown served as the Hawkeyes' backup QB behind Mark Gronowski in 2025, and he's in contention to claim the starting role for 2026. Brown, entering his redshirt junior season, completed 11 of 21 passes for 107 yards, one touchdown and one interception in 2025.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Big Ten schedule includes two Top 25 matchups in Indiana-Oregon and Ohio State-Illinois

This week in the Big Ten Conference, the spotlight is on the game between No. 7 Indiana and No. 3 Oregon

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles against Hoosiers Brown completed 5 of 13 passes for 48 yards and one interception during Saturday's 20-15 defeat to Indiana.

Impact Brown stepped in for the injured Mark Gronowski against Indiana, throwing for just 48 yards and an interception while completing less than 39 percent of his passes. The 6-foot-4 quarterback could see additional playing time if Gronowski were to miss any extended time moving forward, though next week's bye will give the Hawkeye's starter extra time to rest up before a roadtrip to face Wisconsin.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz becomes Big Ten's winningest coach as Hawkeyes beat Massachusetts, 47-7

Mark Gronowski threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and Kaden Wetjen scored two touchdowns as Iowa defeated Massachusetts 47-7 on Saturday, making Kirk Ferentz the Big Ten...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz Becomes All-Time Wins Leader in Big Ten Football History

Kirk Ferentz notched his 206th victory at Iowa on Saturday night, becoming the all-time wins leader in Big Ten football history.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz Becomes All-Time Wins Leader in Big Ten Football History

Kirk Ferentz moves into tie as Big Ten's all-time winningest coach as Iowa defeats Albany 34-7

Kirk Ferentz moved into a tie as the Big Ten’s all-time winningest coach as Iowa defeated Albany 34-7 on Saturday

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Former Tiger Hank Brown commits to Iowa Brown will try to capture the starting job for the Hawkeyes next season

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Hank Brown Commits to Iowa Hawkeyes Pick Up Auburn QB Transfer.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Former Auburn quarterback Hank Brown commits to Iowa Brown spent two seasons with the Tigers before entering the transfer portal

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • AL.COM

Pledges to Iowa Brown will transfer to Iowa, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Brown was given one game as a starter in 2024, but played in four contests. Thus, he managed to put some skills on tape while also preserving his eligibility. Brown tossed for 403 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions while completing 62.8 percent of his passes. Now, he'll look to win the starting job in Iowa City, where even average quarterback play will be welcomed with open arms.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former Auburn QB Hank Brown to visit Big Ten program The former Auburn QB will look to find another starting opportunity at a fellow Power Four program.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Reports: Hank Brown Visiting Hawkeyes Auburn Transfer QB Expected in Iowa Thursday.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Auburn QB Hank Brown enters transfer portal Brown joins Holden Geriner as 2024 Auburn QBs who are beginning their quest to find a new school.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Auburn backup QB Hank Brown reportedly plans to enter transfer portal Auburn is now set to lose three of its quarterbacks from the 2024 roster

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • AL.COM

Plans to enter transfer portal Brown plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, per On3.com.

Impact Brown will enter the portal after serving primarily in a backup role for the Tigers in 2024. The redshirt freshman quarterback appeared in just four games this season, throwing for 403 yards and six touchdowns to three interceptions in that time.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to the bench Brown will not start in Saturday's showdown with the Sooners, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brown, who had a brutal showing against the Razorbacks last week, will relinquish his starting spot back to Payton Thorne against Oklahoma in Week 5. The 6-foot-4 redshirt freshman has appeared in three contests with the Tigers this season, throwing for 403 yards (27-of-43), six touchdowns and three interceptions. Brown reportedly had a good week of practice after he was pulled against Arkansas, but Auburn will rely on a more veteran presence against OU.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brutal performance in loss Brown was 7-for-13 passing for 72 yards and three interceptions during Saturday's 24-14 defeat versus Arkansas.

Impact Just one week after a scintillating output against New Mexico, Brown came crashing back down to earth and was ultimately benched for Payton Thorne. Look for Thorne to get the starting nod at Texas A&M next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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