Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara suffered a non-contact harm to his left leg in opposition to Michigan State and has been listed as doubtful to return, in response to ESPN. McNamara appeared to injure his leg on a first-quarter scramble and was helped off the sphere by trainers. Broadcast cameras later confirmed McNamara struggling to place weight on the leg whereas on the sidelines.
The primary-year switch from Michigan was 3 for five passing for 46 yards on the time of the harm and changed by backup quarterback Deacon Hill. McNamara handled accidents all through preseason camp, so the most recent setback needs to be all of the extra irritating.
McNamara joined Iowa after three seasons with the Wolverines, serving because the starter in 2021 en path to a Massive Ten championship and Faculty Soccer Playoff berth. Nevertheless, he was beat out in favor of J.J. McCarthy within the early levels of the 2022 marketing campaign, prompting him to switch late final yr. By means of the primary 4 video games of his Iowa profession this season, McNamara was 43 of 85 passing for 459 yards and 4 touchdowns with three interceptions.
McNamara’s harm comes at a foul time because the Hawkeyes march in the direction of 25 factors per recreation (monitor the Hawkeyes’ progress HERE) in an effort to maintain offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz. The Hawkeyes entered Week 5 at No. 129 in complete offense, averaging 245.5 yards per recreation. It is a mark that solely sits above Japanese Michigan (240.0). Iowa suffered its first lack of the season in lopsided vogue every week in the past — a 31-0 blowout at Penn State for the Hawkeyes’ first shutout loss since 2000.
