Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says quarterback Cade McNamara is done for the season with a torn ACL.
The injury occurred during the second series of Iowa’s 26-16 win over Michigan State.
Ferentz says McNamara plans on returning next season.
Ferentz says McNamara will have surgery in the next couple of weeks but will remain with the team.
With McNamara out sophomore Deacon Hill becomes the starter. He led the Hawkeyes to the victory over the Spartans.
Hill’s mobility helped the Hawkeye use some different looks on offense.
With Cade McNamara sidelined for the season Deacon Hill takes over as the starting quarterback. The Wisconsin transfer completed 11 of 27 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown in a 26-16 win over Michigan State.
He will get his first start on Saturday when the Hawkeyes host Purdue.
His numbers would have been better against the Spartans had Hawkeye receivers not dropped several passes.
The Hawkeyes are 4-1 and host Purdue on Saturday.
