Pete Thamel gives status update on Iowa quarterback Hank Brown

Pete Thamel gives status update on Iowa quarterback Hank Brown

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Pete Thamel gives status update on Iowa quarterback Hank Brown

The Iowa football program has announced an update on starting quarterback Hank Brown.

According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Brown is not expected to play on Friday against Washington, but could be available in an emergency role. Iowa is set to start Jeremy Hecklinski at quarterback.

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This will be Hecklinski’s first career start. He has 208 yards through the air with one touchdown and one interception this season.

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Iowa got off to a perfect 4-0 start before losing to Ohio State 31-14 last Saturday. College GameDay was in town for the game, and Iowa City was rocking until Ohio State won by three scores.

That said, Iowa is still a really good team this year and can improve to 5-1 overall with a win against Washington on Friday. Everything is still right in front of the program for the rest of the season.

Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET on FOX or FS1.

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