Legends & Listeners: Breaking Down Iowa's Battle, Year of The Quarterback in the Big Ten, and more

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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