Iowa will have a new quarterback next season but that is not necessarily bad news for the Hawkeyes. Some of the most successful Iowa teams during the Kirk Ferentz era had new starting quarterbacks. The Hawkeyes must replace C.J. Beathard, who was 21-7 as a starter. (Click on the left side of the audio bar to listen)

O’Keefe rejoined the program as quarterbacks coach after a stint with the Miami Dolphins. Sophomore Nathan Stanley and junior Tyler Wiegers lead the competition. Stanley played sparingly as Beathard’s backup as a true freshman.

Ferentz says the biggest factor in who earns the job is decision making, especially for an offense that is built to limit turnovers.

Iowa’s spring game is April 21st.

(Learfield Sports)