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Iowa starting QB Cade McNamara out for season with torn ACL

IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 30: Quarterback Cade McNamara #12 of the Iowa Hawkeyes is helped of the field after an injury during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Kinnick Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
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Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara (12) is helped off the field after an injury during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette via AP)
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Overview

  • McNamara injured his knee during Iowa's game against Michigan State.
  • The graduate transfer will have surgery next week and intends to return next season.
  • Sophomore Deacon Hill will take over as Iowa's starting quarterback.
  • McNamara's injury is a blow to an Iowa offense that has struggled this season.
  • The Hawkeyes are 3-2 after losing to Michigan State on Saturday.