Hawkeyes QB Battle Heats Up | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

Iowa’s season opener against Northern Illinois is just 10 days away, and the Hawkeyes are still sorting through key position battles. The quarterback race between Hank Brown and J.J. McCarthy is dead even, with Ferentz hinting at a mid-season switch if one outperforms the other. On the offensive line, walk-on Cael Winter could start at center if given the nod, while Kade Pieper might shift to right guard. Punter duties are up for grabs between Tanner Philpott and Boston Everitt, both impressing in practice. Defensive back Tyler Brown’s soft tissue injury casts doubt on his opener status, with backups ready to step in. Despite the uncertainty, the team remains healthy overall as they gear up for game day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3ecac2a6a25c98e3