MARKED IMPROVEMENT? Iowa Passing Game to SURGE in 2026? Early Look at Hank Brown, Jeremy Hecklinski

Iowa Hawkeyes poised for a breakout in the passing game—can Hank Brown or Jeremy Hecklinski take the reins and deliver? Trent Condon breaks down the quarterback race, projected improvements in the air attack, and the importance of experienced receivers like Rhys Van Der Zee and newcomer Tony Diaz for the 2026 season. With loaded tight end depth and a favorable non-conference slate, expectations are rising for the Hawkeyes’ offense to finally turn the corner. Guest Eliot Clough joins to discuss Hawkeye recruiting buzz, including special teams shakeups with Chris Polisi targeting top kicker Moses Barker. The duo examines the battle to replace Kaevon Merriweather in the return game, potential breakout candidates like Zach Lutmer and KJ Parker, and key 2027 prospects to watch. The episode wraps with analysis of Iowa baseball’s tough exit from the Big Ten Tournament and what’s next for Rick Heller’s squad. Follow Trent Condon on X: https://twitter.com/trentcondon LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-hawkeyes-daily-podcast-on-iowa-hawkeyes-football/id1441592240 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GTyz5ygevcGXdTF6QSoEo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnHawkeyes Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.