# Legends & Listeners: Is Jeremy Hecklinski the Clear Choice for Iowa? Kids' Day Reaction!

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Podcast: [Legends & Listeners](https://stenobird.com/podcast/legends-listeners-7242509)
Published: 2026-08-16T22:06:00+00:00
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## Resource

Iowa football's quarterback competition may have taken a major turn after Jeremy Hecklinski's incredible performance at Kids Day. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman break down Hecklinski's five-touchdown performance, his accuracy and quick release, and why the redshirt freshman may now be firmly in control of the battle with Hank Brown. The guys also examine Hank Brown's struggles and why the competition isn't over despite them. Plus, they break down Iowa's talented group of receivers and running backs, concerns along the defensive line and at kicker, the depth of the linebackers and secondary, the offensive line, and Tom Moore's fascinating impact on Iowa's offense. 🏈 In this episode: • Jeremy Heklinski's dominant Kids Day performance • Has Hecklinski won Iowa's QB competition? • Hank Brown's struggles • Jimmy Sullivan's impressive performance • Iowa's quarterback decision and Kirk Ferentz's approach • Evan James, DJ Vonnahme, Reece Vander Zee & Iowa's receiving corps • LJ Phillips and the Iowa running back competition • Is Iowa's defense actually a concern? • Defensive line questions • Concerns about the kicking game • Tom Moore's impact on Tim Lester and the Iowa offense Legends & Listeners presented by GameDay Men's Health. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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