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Ex-Wolverine Cade McNamara excited for second chance at Iowa

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Cade McNamara saw an opportunity in Iowa's offense.

After starting all 14 games for Michigan in 2021 and injuring his knee three games into last season, McNamara looks at his move as a fresh start and one that gives him a chance to revive one of the Bowl Subdivision's least productive offenses.

"Honestly, I'm just ready to start my career here," McNamara said during a media availability Thursday. "I couldn't be more excited to be a Hawkeye."

Quarterback has been a big question mark for the Hawkeyes. Starter Spencer Petras suffered a severe shoulder injury in the regular-season finale against Nebraska, backup Alex Padilla entered the transfer portal in late November, and third-stringer Joey Labas was left to start the Music City Bowl, a 21-0 win over Kentucky.