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Legends & Listeners: Breaking Down Iowa's Battle, Year of The Quarterback in the Big Ten, and more
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Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman turn their attention to football season with an in-depth breakdown of Iowa's quarterback competition between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski. The guys compare the Hawkeyes' situation to the rest of a loaded Big Ten, discuss conversations with Kirk Ferentz and Tim Lester, explain what Iowa's offense must become in 2026, and announce a special live edition of Legends & Listeners this weekend in Cedar Falls. Plus, a quick follow-up on last week's Caitlin Clark discussion.
🏈 Iowa's Quarterback Competition
With fall camp approaching, the Hawkeyes still have no clear starter.
• Hank Brown vs. Jeremy Hecklinski
• What Kirk Ferentz and Tim Lester are looking for
• Why the competition could continue into the season
• Which quarterback best fits Iowa's offense?
🌽 Ranking the Big Ten Quarterbacks
The conference is loaded with talent.
• Julian Sayin, Dante Moore and the league's elite
• Former Cyclone Rocco Becht at Penn State
• Where Iowa currently ranks
• Why quarterback play could define the Big Ten race
📈 Can Iowa's Offense Take the Next Step?
Scott and Chad discuss why 2026 could look different offensively.
• Tim Lester's evolving system
• The importance of Iowa's offensive line
• Why the Hawkeyes may need to score more than ever before
📍 Plus
• Caitlin Clark follow-up after last week's discussion
• Live Legends & Listeners show announcement
Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere.
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