The Badgers are going to be facing a new quarterback next weekend.
The Iowa Hawkeyes are making a change at quarterback this week ahead of their Week 10 matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers, as Brendan Sullivan was listed as the first-string quarterback over Cade McNamara on this week’s depth chart.
Iowa has dealt with quarterback controversy throughout the year, as Cade McNamara has been inconsistent over the first half of the season, throwing six touchdowns and five interceptions thus far, while averaging only 127 passing yards per game.
That led to head coach Kirk Ferentz revealing that Iowa planned to rotate quarterbacks this past weekend in the team’s 40-14 win over the Northwestern Wildcats, but Sullivan took on the permanent role as McNamara left the game with an injury in the second quarter and did not return.
Sullivan ultimately threw for 79 yards on 9/14 passing, while rushing for 41 yards and a score in his time on the field, and the Hawkeyes blew out their opponent to improve to 5-3.
Now, heading into Week 10, Iowa doesn’t have McNamara listed at all on their depth chart, as Sullivan is the starter, while redshirt freshman Marco Lainez is the backup.
It’s unclear how McNamara’s injury will impact Iowa’s preparation this weekend, but Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell acknowledged the quarterback situation, noting that the team will prepare for all avenues.