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Iowa football releases Week 1 depth chart vs. Northern Illinois

Here's Iowa football's Week 1 depth chart for the Hawkeyes' season opener versus Northern Illinois.

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Three words that Hawkeye fans will love to hear: It's game week.

Iowa opens its 2026 season at home against Northern Illinois from Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 3:15 p.m. CT with the game broadcast on the Big Ten Network.

In anticipation of its season opener, the Hawkeyes released their Week 1 depth chart. The biggest question was who would be named Iowa's starting quarterback. Entering Week 1, the quarterback competition rolls on.

Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are listed with an "OR" as Iowa's starting quarterback to begin the season. Here's a look at the Hawkeyes' season-opening depth chart:

No. 1: Reece Vander Zee; Evan James; Tony Diaz

No. 2: Jarriett Buie; KJ Parker; Dayton Howard

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