Cade McNamara previously played for the Michigan Wolverines, winning a Big Ten Conference title as the starting quarterback in 2021, and for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
19 Facts About Cade McNamara
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In 2015, Cade McNamara enrolled at Damonte Ranch High School in Reno, Nevada, and became the school's starting quarterback as a freshman.
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Cade McNamara was the Gatorade Player of the Year for Nevada in both 2017 and 2018.
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Cade McNamara rescinded his commitment in February 2018 and announced the following month that he had committed to play for the Michigan Wolverines.
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Cade McNamara had offers from Alabama, Georgia, and USC, and credited his choice to Michigan's head coach Jim Harbaugh.
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Cade McNamara completed high school in December 2018, allowing him to enroll early at the University of Michigan in January 2019.
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Cade McNamara did not see game action during the 2019 football season.
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On November 14,2020, Cade McNamara saw his first significant college football game action against Wisconsin.
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Cade McNamara led a comeback that ended with a triple-overtime victory by the score of 48 to 42.
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Cade McNamara completed 27 of 36 passes for 260 yards and four touchdowns and scored a rushing touchdown.
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Cade McNamara started all 14 games for the Wolverines in 2021.
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On December 16,2021, Cade McNamara signed a deal with Brady Brand, an apparel company led by former Michigan quarterback Tom Brady.
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Cade McNamara started in week one against Colorado State, going 9-for-18 with 136 yards and a touchdown.
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Cade McNamara appeared briefly in the Wolverines' games against Hawaii and UConn.
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Cade McNamara finished the season 14-for-25 with 180 passing yards, a touchdown, and an interception.
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On December 1,2022, Cade McNamara transferred to the University of Iowa.
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On September 30,2023, Cade McNamara suffered a season-ending knee injury in a game against Michigan State.
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On December 4,2024, after his second season at Iowa, Cade McNamara entered the transfer portal for a second time in his career.
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On January 10,2025, Cade McNamara initially committed to play for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.