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Brendan Sullivan - Starting season as QB2 Sullivan will start the season as the backup against Illinois State as head coach Kirk Ferentz named Cade McNamara the starting quarterback, Dan Morrison of On3Sports.com reports.

Impact The junior quarterback has been taking first-team snaps and showing off some talent during training camp, but he'll start out the season as McNamara's backup. Although Sullivan is currently second-string on the depth chart, anything can happen especially with Iowa's shaky offense in the recent years.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cade McNamara - Starting season opener Head Coach Kirk Ferentz has named McNamara the starting quarterback for Iowa's season opener against Illinois State, Dan Morrison of On3Sports.com reports.

Impact McNamara will start the the season as the man under center as the Hawkeyes take on Illinois State. Although the senior quarterback had some questionable play during training camp, he'll ultimately take the QB1 role over Brendan Sullivan at least for the beginning of the season. McNamara threw for 505 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions before suffering a torn left ACL in the 2023 season.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Sullivan - Taking first-team snaps Sullivan has been taking snaps with the first-team offense, per Andy Staples of The Athletic.

Impact Both McNamara and Sullivan have taken snaps with the first-team offense in practice, and although McNamara is reportedly still viewed as the starter, Sullivan may be making a case for a position battle. The 6-foot-4 transfer from Northwestern threw for 714 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions in seven games for the Wildcats in 2023, adding 160 yards and two scores on the ground as well.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rhys Dakin has a tough act to follow at Iowa, where Tory Taylor's punting made him a showstopper

Rhys Dakin knows Iowa fans embrace Australian punters

AUGUST 21, 2024 • Associated Press

It's not your imagination: There are players in their mid-20s all over college football, here's why

The impact of the NCAA ruling granting an extra year of eligibility as a result of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season remains apparent four years later as players extend their coll...

AUGUST 21, 2024 • Associated Press

DeBoer era set to begin at Alabama amid typically high expectations for defending SEC champs

The expectations at Alabama remain the same even with Nick Saban no longer prowling the sidelines

AUGUST 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Jose Luis Ballester becomes 1st Spaniard to win US Amateur, fending off Iowa's Noah Kent

Jose Luis Ballester became the first player from Spain to win the U.S. Amateur

AUGUST 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Four-star DE Iose Epenesa commits to Iowa Defensive end Iose Epenesa, the top-ranked player in Illinois from the Class of 2025, has followed his family legacy and committed to the Io...

AUGUST 16, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cade McNamara on Unitas Watch List IOWA CITY, Iowa -- University of Iowa senior quarterback Cade McNamara has been named to the 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award preseason w...

AUGUST 15, 2024 • SI.COM

AP Top 25: Georgia on top, followed by Ohio State, Oregon in preseason poll

Georgia, winners of two of the last three national titles, received the No. 1 ranking in the first AP poll of the 2024 season. Here's how th...

AUGUST 12, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

AP Top 25: Georgia on top, followed by Ohio State, Oregon in preseason poll

2024 college football rankings: RJ Young's Ultimate 134

FOX Sports' RJ Young ranked all 134 FBS teams heading into the 2024 college football season. Check out his complete rankings.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

2024 college football rankings: RJ Young's Ultimate 134

Iowa OL Cade Borud suspended one game after OWI arrest Iowa offensive lineman Cade Borud was given a one-game suspension after being arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI) in July.Borud,...

AUGUST 11, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

2024 Iowa football predictions: Ranked No. 24 by RJ Young

Find out where FOX Sports' RJ Young ranks the Iowa Hawkeyes in his ultimate 134 college football ranking.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

2024 Iowa football predictions: Ranked No. 24 by RJ Young

Brendan Sullivan - Outplays Starter Sullivan outplayed starter Cade McNamara in practice Scott Dochterman of the Athletic reports.

Impact Sullivan didn't exactly light things on fire as he only completed 10 of 21 attempts for 76 yards, however current projected starter McNamara struggled heavily and may have created an opening for Sullivan to get the job. This QB battle will be one to watch in the coming month.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cade McNamara - Getting outplayed in practice McNamara was outplayed by fellow quarterback Brendan Sullivan at practice Saturday, Scott Dochterman of The Athletic reports

Impact McNamara had a rough out going 8 of 24 passes for 20 yards and an interception. By no means has McNamara lost his starting job yet but Iowa coaches are understandbly weary after a rough few years on the offensive end. This QB battle will be one to watch as the season approaches.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa's veteran defense plans on being even better this season

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins was the first one to decide to skip the NFL draft and come back for another season

AUGUST 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Rev It Up: MLB to hold Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway next August

Major League Baseball is coming to Bristol Motor Speedway with the Braves and the Reds taking part in the Speedway Classic in August 2025

AUGUST 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Leshon Williams - Out during fall camp Williams (undisclosed) is currently out for the Hawkeyes' fall camp, Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Williams' injury is reportedly not expected to be long-term. That's good news for Iowa, as he's expected to be their lead back this fall after rushing for 821 yards and one score while averaging 4.8 yards-per-carry in 2023. If Williams is forced to miss time, Kaleb Johnson would likely assume the lead role in the Hawkeyes' backfield.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'Bear Bets': Best College Football Playoff bets, teams to fade

Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz were joined on "Bear Bets" by Collin Wilson to discuss their best college football bets for the...

AUGUST 8, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

'Bear Bets': Best College Football Playoff bets, teams to fade

Jarriett Buie - Listed as starter in fall practice Buie is listed as a starter for the Hawkeyes at receiver during fall camp, per Chad Leistikow of the Des Moines Register.

Impact Being listed as a starter is a big achievement for the redshirt freshman, as Buie has yet to record a stat for the Hawkeyes in a game situation. The Hawkeyes do routinely run two-wide sets and veteran receivers Kaleb Brown and Seth Anderson are both presumably still ahead of Buie on the official team depth chart, but the move could indicate a potential role within the offense for Buie moving forward.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Anderson - Seen practicing with team Anderson (undisclosed) was seen catching passes during Iowa's fall practice on Thursday.

Impact Anderson previously missed Iowa's spring open practice with an undisclosed injury, but appears to have made a recovery and returned to practice. The former Charleston Southern transfer caught 11 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown for the Hawkeyes in 2023, but a returning Cade McNamara could lead to more opportunities for Anderson in the passing game in 2024.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Addison Ostrenga - Participating in fall camp Ostrenga (undisclosed) was seen catching passes in fall practice for the Hawkeyes Thursday.

Impact Ostrenga previously missed Iowa's spring open practice with an undisclosed injury but appears to be ready to go ahead of the 2024 season. The 6-foot-4 tight end caught 31 passes for 192 yards and a pair of touchdowns for the Hawkeyes in 2023, but with the return of quarterback Cade McNamara and a fresh offense following the departure of former offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, Ostrenga could see more opportunities to make big plays in 2024.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

CFB Playoff Best Bets: Big Ten’s Penn State and Iowa | Bear Bets

AUGUST 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Joel Klatt's preseason top 25: Ohio State or Georgia at No. 1?

Everyone has Georgia and Ohio State ranked as the top two teams in the nation. But who is No. 1? Joel Klatt unveiled his full preseason top...

AUGUST 5, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Joel Klatt's preseason top 25: Ohio State or Georgia at No. 1?

Georgia tops preseason USA Today Coaches Poll; Ohio State picked second

Georgia will open the season ranked No. 1 in the preseason USA Today Coaches Poll a year after having its two-year run as national champion...

AUGUST 5, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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Rhys Dakin has a tough act to follow at Iowa, where Tory Taylor's punting made him a showstopper

It's not your imagination: There are players in their mid-20s all over college football, here's why

DeBoer era set to begin at Alabama amid typically high expectations for defending SEC champs

Jose Luis Ballester becomes 1st Spaniard to win US Amateur, fending off Iowa's Noah Kent

AP Top 25: Georgia on top, followed by Ohio State, Oregon in preseason poll

2024 college football rankings: RJ Young's Ultimate 134

2024 Iowa football predictions: Ranked No. 24 by RJ Young

Iowa's veteran defense plans on being even better this season

Rev It Up: MLB to hold Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway next August

'Bear Bets': Best College Football Playoff bets, teams to fade

CFB Playoff Best Bets: Big Ten’s Penn State and Iowa | Bear Bets

Joel Klatt's preseason top 25: Ohio State or Georgia at No. 1?

Georgia tops preseason USA Today Coaches Poll; Ohio State picked second