Iowa Hawkeyes QB drops bomb on Future

The Cade McNamara era is over for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

McNamara has announced via social media that he will enter the transfer portal, officially ending his tenure as Iowa’s quarterback.

“My last two years at the University of Lowa have been an incredible journey,” McNamara wrote (h/t Tyler Tachman of The Des Moines Register). “Through so many ups and downs, I couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible people and experiences I’ve had here. I am deeply grateful for the relationships I have built with my teammates, coaches and newfound friends. “I would like to thank Coach Ferentz, Coach Lester and the entire Lowa football team for their unwavering support and wisdom. I will truly miss this program and this state, and they will always hold a special place in my heart.”

McNamara then announced his decision to transfer.

“With that being said, I will be entering the transfer portal,” he wrote. “I’m looking forward to this offseason, being the healthiest I’ve been in years and continuing to develop as a player, leader and person. I’m excited to see where God takes my soccer journey next. Now and forever, go Hawks!”

The 24-year-old originally transferred from Michigan to Iowa in December 2022. There was a lot of hype surrounding McNamara when he arrived in Iowa City, but of course he proved to be a huge disappointment.

During his debut season with the Hawkeyes, he played in just five games before suffering a torn ACL. During that time, he threw four touchdowns and three interceptions while completing just 51.1 percent of his passes.

McNamara then totaled 1,017 yards, six touchdowns and five picks in eight starts this season, completing 60.5 percent of his throws. A concussion he suffered on October 26 ended his campaign prematurely.