Cade McNamara has suffered three injuries in the last two years that have severely limited his play. The Hawkeyes QB looks to stay healthy in 2024.

“The recovery process is a grind on the mind and body and to watch your son go through a recovery, let alone back-to-back years, has created plenty of sleepless nights,” Gary McNamara said. “Saturday will be emotional and the butterflies will be there but Cade will handle it as he always has, like the true warrior he is.”

At Iowa football's media day, the progress of the Hawkeyes' starting quarterback was an understandably hot and notable topic.

Here's what to know about Cade McNamara's career stats as he enters his second season with the Hawkeyes in 2024:

Cade McNamara and Iowa will aim to rebound after a poor performance when the Hawkeyes host Troy on Saturday afternoon in Iowa City, Iowa. McNamara authored a sterling performance in

Iowa Hawkeyes football shook off a slow first-half offense and kicked it into gear in a dominating second half against Illinois State.

Chad Leistikow's 3 text-group questions before Iowa football vs Troy matchup center around Hawkeyes QB play, screen passes and a defensive soft spot.

McNamara has played in a grand total of seven games for Iowa since transferring from the Michigan Wolverines in December 2022, accumulating seven passing touchdowns, five intercep