(LEARFIELD) – Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says quarterback Cade McNamara will not play Saturday night when the Hawkeyes host Wisconsin.
McNamara suffered a concussion in a 40-14 win over Northwestern and was replaced in the second quarter by Brendan Sullivan.
Ferentz talked about how McNamara was doing.
Ferentz is hoping McNamara can return to practice next week. He missed the final nine games of last season after suffering an ACL injury.
Sullivan will get his first start against Badgers after directing the Hawkeyes to a touchdown drive late in the second quarter and three touchdown drives in the third quarter.
Ferentz said that the players look forward to playing with Sullivan under center.
Under Ferentz Iowa has been known to finish the regular season strong. The Hawkeyes have won 18 of their last 20 games in November and Ferentz talked about why Iowa plays well in November..
The Badgers enter 5-3 after a home loss to third ranked Penn State.
Ferentz offered up his observations on the Badgers
Iowa will be in search of a third satraight win in their series but Wisconsin has claimed eight of the last 12.
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