Big Ten Media Days, the three-day event held in Chicago, takes place this week, which means it’s the unofficial start of the college football season.
When the season does kick off, the Big Ten Conference is going to be full of star quarterbacks. Despite losing the reigning Heisman winner, Fernando Mendoza, the conference has reloaded with fresh talent, along with returning stars.
Here’s how the Big Ten starting QBs stack up against one another.
No. 18: Jeremy Hecklinski OR Hank Brown (Iowa)
Iowa quarterbacks Hank Brown (9) and Jeremy Hecklinski (10) runs drills during practice April 9, 2026 in Iowa City, Iowa.
This is so Iowa. The Hawkeyes, who have lived and died by their defense and running game, are set to enter the 2026 season in yet another quarterback battle. One that involves two very inexperienced gunslingers…