Overview

• Cade McNamara, Iowa's starting quarterback, dismissed media speculation that he has played his final game for the team, calling the reports '100% false.'
• McNamara has been out since October 26 due to a concussion and experienced an adverse reaction after attempting to practice this week, preventing him from traveling to Maryland for Saturday's game.
• Backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan is also unavailable due to an ankle injury, leaving walk-on Jackson Stratton as Iowa's likely starter against Maryland.
• McNamara stated he is undergoing intensive concussion recovery treatments and plans to return for Iowa's regular-season finale against Nebraska on November 29.
• The quarterback, who transferred from Michigan and has dealt with injuries in past seasons, has thrown for 1,017 yards, six touchdowns, and five interceptions in eight games this year.