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Cade McNamara was an On3 Consensus four-star prospect coming out of Reno (Nevada) Damonte Rach High School in the 2019 recruiting class. He originally signed with the Michigan Wolverines over offers from Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Notre Dame and others. McNamara helped lead Michigan to the CFP in 2021 as the Wolverines’ starting quarterback. He threw for 2,576 yards and 15 touchdowns. However, he lost the starting job to J.J. McCarthy in 2022 and eventually underwent season-ending surgery for a leg injury In his career at Michigan, McNamara played in 21 games, completing 63.1% of his passes and throwing for more than 3000 yards. He threw 21 touchdowns to seven interceptions. Shortly after entering the Transfer Portal, McNamara announced he was transferring to Iowa. 

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Tim Lester initially thought he was going to get his shot to recruit Mark Gronowski last spring. Three months into the job as offensive coordinator

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Iowa’s QB fix? Why Tim Lester believes Mark Gronowski is built for the Big Ten

Former Michigan and Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara signed with East Tennessee State out of the NCAA transfer portal, On3's Pete Nakos reported.

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Former Michigan, Iowa QB Cade McNamara signs with ETSU

The Cade McNamara era at the University of Iowa is now officially over. On Wednesday, Pete Nakos from On3.com reported that the Iowa quarterback

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Cade McNamara enters transfer portal

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, he announced on Wednesday. McNamara began his college career at Michigan.

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Iowa, former Michigan QB Cade McNamara announces plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Iowa graduate quarterback Cade McNamara was not honored on Senior Day Friday ahead of the Hawkeyes game against Nebraska. McNamara was on the list of

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara drops back to pass against Illinois State.

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Kirk Ferentz reveals Cade McNamara chose to not be honored at Iowa Senior Day

Kirk Ferentz's Iowa Hawkeyes have been dealing with a myriad of injuries at the quarterback position, but they're not making any excuses.   First,

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Kirk Ferentz reveals status of Iowa QB position amid injuries

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara took to social media to set the record straight on his status for the rest of the 2024 season. He said he has not been

Cade McNamara injury update: Iowa QB sets record straight on status for rest of season

Jackson Stratton is expected to start at QB for Iowa Saturday against Maryland, according to head coach Kirk Ferentz.  With Brendan Sullivan

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Kirk Ferentz: Jackson Stratton likely to start at QB for Iowa vs. Maryland

The Iowa quarterback position is back to where it started. When the Hawkeyes released their depth chart to start his week as they prepare to face

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Cade McNamara listed as Iowa's starting QB

Iowa will potentially have a key offensive piece in the lineup after he'd been dealing with an injury this week, as star tight end Luke Lachey will

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Iowa TE Luke Lachey questionable vs. Wisconsin on final availability report

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz revealed on Tuesday that quarterback Cade McNamara is dealing with a concussion, as well as other injuries, suffered

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Cade McNamara injury update: Kirk Ferentz addresses Iowa QB's diagnosis, timetable for return

There is a notable absence on the Iowa depth chart ahead of this weekend's game against Wisconsin. Quarterback Cade McNamara is not on the depth

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Iowa QB battle: Brendan Sullivan listed as starter, Cade McNamara not on depth chart

Iowa swapped Cade McNamara for Brendan Sullivan during the second quarter of the Hawkeyes' 40-14 win over Northwestern on Saturday.  Sullivan, who

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Iowa QB battle: Kirk Ferentz addresses benching Cade McNamara for Brendan Sullivan

After Iowa benched Cade McNamara for backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan midway through the second quarter, the offensive results were much the same.

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Kirk Ferentz says Iowa will 'see how it goes' with Cade McNamara, Brendan Sullivan in 2nd half after QB change

Iowa made a change at quarterback in the middle of the second quarter against Northwestern on Saturday, benching Cade McNamara for backup Brendan

Iowa benches QB Cade McNamara, puts Brendan Sullivan in during 2nd quarter vs. Northwestern

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz is willing to weigh all options, but he hasn't lost faith in quarterback Cade McNamara. The Hawkeyes starter had a rough

Kirk Ferentz updates thought on Cade McNamara as starting quarterback

There have been some question marks about Cade McNamara and his mobility. Coming off two significant knee injuries, McNamara said on Tuesday that he

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Cade McNamara comfortable with mobility

A disappointed Cade McNamara spoke to the media on Saturday night following the Hawkeyes 32-20 loss at the hands of Michigan State. McNamara finished

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Cade McNamara on the loss to Michigan State

One week ago Iowa fans were not too pleased after the Hawkeye offense had struggled at Ohio State. This week all is apparently well as the Hawkeyes

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Cade McNamara sees growth on offense

Cade McNamara has continued to say that each and every week the Iowa offense tries to get better. It certainly did on Saturday as Iowa scored 40

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Cade McNamara on the win over Washington

Even after Iowa made big-time changes on offense this season, results have not been great. Saturday's performance against Ohio State was certainly a

Kirk Ferentz addresses perceived hesitance to make quarterback changes

Cade McNamara has already been part of two wins over Ohio State, first as Michigan's starting quarterback in 2021 and then as the Wolverines' backup

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Ryan Day on facing QB Cade McNamara: 'Coming into an environment like this is something he's used to'

When Cade McNamara met with the media on Tuesday afternoon, he was quick to downplay the fact that he used to be the quarterback for the University

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Cade McNamara renews rivalry with Ohio State

Cade McNamara is very happy that Iowa was able to win their annual trophy game on Saturday against Minnesota. But, the Iowa signal caller knows he

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Cade McNamara happy with win, looks for improvement

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara sees progress being made by the Iowa offense, particularly the passing game. While there hasn't been much in terms of

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Cade McNamara sees progress with Iowa offense

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