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Iowa to Start Backup QB Jeremy Hecklinski vs. Washington Huskies, Report Says
The third-year transfer from Wake Forest will make his first collegiate start as Iowa tries to steady its offense after Hank Brown’s shoulder injury.
- On Friday, Iowa quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski made his first collegiate start against Washington in Seattle, replacing injured starter Hank Brown.
- Brown suffered a sprained AC joint in his throwing shoulder during Iowa's 31-14 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes last Saturday. Head coach Kirk Ferentz officially designated him as "questionable."
- A third-year transfer from Wake Forest, Hecklinski impressed in relief duty against Ohio State, completing 5 of 5 passes for 67 yards and connecting with Reece Vander Zee on a two-point conversion.
- Offensive coordinator Tim Lester may utilize more rollouts and play-action bootlegs to leverage Hecklinski's mobility, while head coach Kirk Ferentz praised his "character the way he's practiced."
- Iowa makes its first trip to Seattle since 1963, while Washington seeks to avoid its first three-game losing streak since 2021.
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Iowa at Washington Live Updates: QB Hank Brown considered a 'game-time decision'
Jeremy Hecklinski will make his first career start Friday against Washington as Iowa turns to its backup quarterback with Hank Brown dealing with a shoulder injury.
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Report: Iowa QB Jeremy Hecklinski to start vs. Washington
By Field Level Media Oct 09 (Field Level Media) - Iowa quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski will start Friday's Big Ten Conference game against Washington in Seattle, ESPN reported. Hecklinski, a third-year player who transferred from Wake Forest, will be m...
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