Hawkeyes QB Battle Heads to Iowa State | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

0:00It's September 8th. From Gain Day to Everyday, this is Iowa Hawkeyes football news today, powered by AI. The starting quarterback situation for the Hawkeyes is still up in the air, heading into week two. Hank Brown got the nod last Saturday, with Jeremy Hecklinsky coming in later. The official depth chart still shows an OR between them, suggesting the competition is far from over, and the decision might not be made until week. Three or even later. One certainly made a case for himself in his first start, showing flashes of why the coaches had been high on him. He managed his reps well against Northern Illinois, and while that opponent wasn't exactly a powerhouse, it was a solid first step. Even some prominent fans are weighing in. Ty Schmidt, a big Hawkeye supporter, recently declared on the Pat McAfee show that Iowa is all the way back, and he's now backing Brown. He even playfully asked, what can Brown do for you, suggesting the Hecklinsky era might be over? The real test, however, comes this weekend against Iowa State.

1:02This rivalry game is crucial, and whoever performs better on Saturday should likely get the starting job. Both guys have had a chance to get their feet wet, and now it's time to see who can truly lead the team. While Brown had the stronger performance in week one, the opponent wasn't the toughest. Iowa State is in a rebuilding phase, but rivalry games are always unpredictable, and the coaching staff is clearly taking their time to make the right call, and this game against the cyclones should provide the necessary data to. Finally, settle the quarterback question before conference play begins.