In which BracketCat counts down the eighth day until kickoff with a profile of quarterback Joe Hubener.
Joseph Kyle "Bazooka Joe" Hubener (b. May 21, 1993) is a former walk-on quarterback who is a tough, physical runner with a strong arm. He was the primary backup quarterback in 2014 behind Jake Waters.
Hubener will compete for starting duties under center as a junior, but currently appears to be behind Jesse Ertz, last year's third-string quarterback. Nevertheless, Hubener was voted a player representative for the 2015 season.
He redshirted in 2012 and appeared in the Iowa State game in 2013, rushing twice for 5 yards.