Iowa football: Hawkeyes quarterbacks under Kirk Ferentz

Scott Mullen threw for 1,415 yards and 5 touchdowns in 1999, Kirk Ferentz's first season as Iowa football coach. He's shown at Hayden Fry's retirement press conference on Nov. 23, 1998.

Randy Reiners threw for 580 yards and 1 touchdown in 1999 during Kirk Ferentz's first season as head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Kyle McCann completed 25 passes for 280 yards in 1999 during Kirk Ferentz's first season as head coach.

From 2001: Iowa quarterbacks, from left, Kyle McCann, Brad Banks and Jon Beutjer were in a three-way battle for the starting job for Kirk Ferentz's 2001 Hawkeyes team.

From 2000: Hawkeye fans mob Iowa quarterback Jon Beutjer (without helmet) and other players after the Hawkeyes snapped a 13-game losing streak by beating Michigan State, 21-16.

From 2003: Iowa quarterback Nathan Chandler runs for a second-quarter touchdown in a 37-17 win over Florida in the Outback Bowl.

From 2002: Iowa quarterback Brad Banks (7) with a rose after the Hawkeyes beat Minnesota, 45-21, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

From 2003: In early August 2003, Nathan Chandler, center, was challenged by Matt Bohnet, left, and Jason Manson for the starting quarterback role. Bohnet transferred and freshman Drew Tate moved into the backup role.

Iowa quarterback Drew Tate runs down field after throwing the game-winning, 56-yard touchdown to Warren Holloway to beat LSU, 30-25, in the 2005 Capital One Bowl.

From 2003: Iowa reserve quarterback Jason Manson fakes a pass as he slips past Jared Clauss during open practice in Kinnick Stadium.

From 2005: Iowa quarterback Eric McCollom looks for running room in the Hawkeyes' 56-0 season-opening win against Ball State.

From 2005: Iowa quarterback Cy Phillips directs the offense in fourth quarter of the Hawkeyes' 56-0 win against Ball State.

From 2008: Iowa quarterbacks fighting for playing time on Kirk Ferentz's 2008 team included, from left, Marvin McNutt, Jake Christensen and Ricky Stanzi.

From 2008: An excited Iowa football fan hugs quarterback Jake Christensen after the Hawkeyes beat Iowa State, 17-5.

Iowa's Trey Stross (86) gets a pat on the helmet from Arvell Nelson after catching a touchdown pass during the 2007 season.

From 2010: Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Ricky Stanzi celebrates following the Insight Bowl against the Missouri Tigers at Sun Devil Stadium. Iowa defeated Missouri 27-24.

From 2011: Iowa quarterbacks, from left, John Wienke, James Vandenberg and A.J. Derby pose together for photos during the annual Iowa football media day.

 Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback James Vandenberg (16) runs for a first down while being pursued by Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Corey Nelson (7) during the first half of the 2011 Insight Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium.

From 2013: Iowa quarterbacks, from left, Cody Sokol, Jake Rudock, C.J. Beathard and Kyle Anderson participate in a practice at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines.

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback John Wienke walks off the field after the 2010 Insight Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium. Iowa defeated Missouri, 27-24.

From 2010: Iowa  quarterbacks, from left, A.J. Derby , John Wienke and James Vandenberg signal a play from the sidelines against the Missouri Tigers in the 2010 Insight Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium. Iowa defeated Missouri 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Jake Rudock, C.J. Beathard and Cody Sokol in 2013.

Jan 2, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Jake Rudock (15) throws in the fourth quarter of their 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl game against the Tennessee Volunteersat EverBank Field. The Tennessee Volunteers beat the Iowa Hawkeyes 45-28. Mandatory Credit: Phil Sears-USA TODAY Sports

C.J. Beathard is shown during his first career start, Sept. 27, 2014, against Purdue. He won the game, 24-10, but wouldn't start again that season and served as the backup to Jake Rudock. Beathard has since cut his long hair and owns a 21-6 career record as an Iowa starter.
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From 2013: Iowa quarterback Nic Shimonek (9) warms up during a Hawkeyes spring practice at Valley High Stadium in West Des Moines.

From 2013: Iowa quarterback Cody Sokol winds up for a pass during the 2013 spring game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa freshman quarterback Tyler Wiegers poses for a photo during the University of Iowa football team's media day on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa's Ryan Boyle signs autographs during the Hawkeyes' spring game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 23, 2016.

Iowa quarterback Drew Cook chats with teammates during their game against Illinois State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015.

From 2015: Iowa quarterbacks C.J. Beathard (16), Ryan Boyle (11) and Drew Cook (18) during an August practice.

From 2006: Iowa offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Greg Davis works with Ryan Schmidt during a spring practice in 2016.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) gestures at the line during a Big Ten Conference NCAA football game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterbacks, from left, Ryan Schmidt (17) Alex Padilla (8), Spencer Petras and Nate Stanley (4) sport mustaches during the final spring football practice, Friday, April 26, 2019, at the University of Iowa outdoor practice facility in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) looks to pass during an NCAA Big Ten conference football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Connor Kapisak throws a pass to teammate Spencer Petras while they warm up during a Kids Day practice on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras crosses the goal line on a rush during a Kids Day practice on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla (8) drops back to pass during the final spring football practice, Friday, April 26, 2019, at the University of Iowa outdoor practice facility in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) talks with Iowa quarterbacks coach Ken O'Keefe during Hawkeyes football Kids Day at Kinnick open practice, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Deuce Hogan (2) runs a drill as teammate Iowa quarterback Joey Labas (5) looks on during Hawkeyes football Kids Day at Kinnick open practice, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterbacks, from left, Alex Padilla, Spencer Petras (7) and Deuce Hogan pose for a photo during Hawkeyes football media day, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Connor Kapisak (11) warms up during the final Hawkeyes spring football practice of the season, Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Jack Sharp (5) throws a pass during the final Hawkeyes spring football practice of the season, Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Quarterback Spencer Petras stands for a photo during Hawkeye football media day in Iowa City, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.

Quarterbacks Joe Labas, Spencer Petras, and Alex Padilla stand for a photo during Hawkeye football media day in Iowa City, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.

Joe Labas stands for a photo during Hawkeye football media day in Iowa City, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.