Iowa Might Be One Competent QB Away From 10 Wins

Iowa was extremely Iowa in 2025, winning nine games while keeping every important loss painfully close. The Hawkeyes enter 2026 with another strong foundation under Kirk Ferentz and Phil Parker, but the ceiling may once again come down to whether the offense can provide just a little more help.

In this Iowa football preview, we debate the quarterback battle between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, whether either option can create more explosive plays, and how much turnover the defense can absorb without slipping from its usual standard. One of us sees a potential 10-win team on the fringes of the playoff conversation. The other is considerably more skeptical.

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