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CONFIRMED: Hank Brown will get the first snap for Iowa against NIU.

As @HawkeyeInsider_ previously reported, Kirk Ferentz was expected to make the final call on which QB would take the field first.

Brown is officially listed first on Iowa’s Week 1 depth chart.

The QB rotation remains one to watch.

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RUMOR: Sources tell @HawkeyeInsider_ Iowa’s staff has met and could be leaning toward a true QB rotation vs. NIU.

I’m told Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski could each get 3-4 drives, with the “hot hand” determining who gets the majority of the remaining snaps.

This could be a one-week experiment �� or something Iowa carries for several weeks.

Kirk Ferentz is expected to make the final call on who takes the first snap.

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@SlaterKinnick_ Fair skepticism. We’re a new account, and credibility has to be earned. We’ll continue reporting what we’re hearing from sources close to the program and let the information speak for itself. We stand by our reporting.

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RUMOR: Sources tell @HawkeyeInsider_ Iowa’s staff has met and could be leaning toward a true QB rotation vs. NIU.

I’m told Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski could each get 3-4 drives, with the “hot hand” determining who gets the majority of the remaining snaps.

This could be a one-week experiment — or something Iowa carries for several weeks.

Kirk Ferentz is expected to make the final call on who takes the first snap.

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@doug_hawkeye @HawkeyeInsider_ stands by its reporting. We have confidence in both our sources and the information provided. We’ll have more if and when additional details become available.

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RUMOR: Sources tell @HawkeyeInsider_ Iowa’s staff has met and could be leaning toward a true QB rotation vs. NIU.

I’m told Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski could each get 3-4 drives, with the “hot hand” determining who gets the majority of the remaining snaps.

This could be a one-week experiment — or something Iowa carries for several weeks.

Kirk Ferentz is expected to make the final call on who takes the first snap.

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@JesusStirtz14 Thank you for your attention to this matter, “Ben”! Jesus only had 12 to start.

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@ItsMrSethB @tory4heisman Thank you, Seth! I guess we will wait for an official announcement tomorrow, since I don’t know what I’m talking about. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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Iowa plans to be MUCH more aggressive through the air this season.

The Hawkeyes haven’t had a 300-yard passer since 2019.

With Tony Diaz, Reece Vander Zee and a loaded TE room, that drought could end sooner than people think.

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@HawkeyeSource Sources close to the team are telling @HawkeyeInsider_ the opposite.

Iowa’s staff met late yesterday and, following that meeting, the decision was made to start Hank Brown at QB.

We’re told an official announcement is expected Monday.

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Sources close to the team are telling @HawkeyeInsider_ the opposite.

Iowa’s staff met late yesterday and, following that meeting, the decision was made to start Hank Brown at QB.

We’re told an official announcement is expected Monday.

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@HawkeyeFootball @WetjenKaden Special teams remains one of Iowa’s biggest questions entering Week 1.

Replacing Kaden Wetjen — who scored 4 return TDs last season — won’t be easy.

I’m told Zach Lutmer continues to be the name to watch at returner.

That battle could be HUGE for Iowa.

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@HawkeyeFootball @TMobile @HawkeyeInsider_ is being told Iowa’s defensive line has exceeded expectations throughout camp.

It was arguably the biggest question mark entering the fall after losing 7 of its top 8 from last season.

Phil Parker may have another defense brewing in Iowa City.

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The rule change would mean this Week 0, will be the last for college football. The season would end on the Saturday after Thanksgiving
@HawkeyeInsider_ is told.

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NEW: The FBS Oversight Committee has announced changes to the 2027 College Football calendar:

• Season start moves to Week 0
• Spring practice can now have two OTA-like periods, totaling 21 practices
• January transfer portal moves to 10 days

https://t.co/Yd7p4zgl8H

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@hawkcentral Cool story!

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@HawkeyeInsider_ is being told Iowa has been extremely impressed with Cael Winter.

The former walk-on has gone from playing just 8 offensive snaps last season to being in line to START at center.

That also allows All-American Kade Pieper to stay at RG.

What a story.

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Sources: Iowa may have the best RB duo nobody is talking about.

Kamari Moulton: 878 yards despite missing 2 games.

L.J. Phillips: 1,921 yards and 19 TDs — led the entire FCS.

Two 211-pound backs. Two proven producers.

Good luck tackling that for four quarters.

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Iowa QB Hank Brown has emerged as the likely starter for the Hawkeyes, sources tell @HawkeyeInsider_

The Auburn transfer has impressed with his leadership, command of the offense and ability to protect the football.

Iowa is expected to make the decision official soon.