ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A former starting quarterback for Michigan football has hit the transfer portal once again.
Cade McNamara helped lead Michigan to a Big Ten championship in 2021, breaking an 18-year drought for the program. Those Wolverines also broke a decade-long losing streak to rival Ohio State.
Michigan hasn’t lost to the Buckeyes since, most recently winning its fourth straight as a 20-point underdog over the weekend.
But McNamara’s relationship with the program soured in 2022, when he lost a competition with J.J. McCarthy for his old job. That was the right decision for the Wolverines, who went 28-1 in 2022 and 2023 and won the national championship.
Meanwhile, McNamara spent the past two years at Iowa, where he threw for 1,522 yards and 10 touchdowns in 13 games.
But injuries and inconsistency overshadowed some of McNamara’s Iowa tenure, and on Wednesday, he announced he’ll be searching for a third school this offseason.
Here’s what he posted on Instagram:
My last two years at the University of Iowa have been an incredible journey. Through so many ups and downs, I couldn’t be more thankful for the amazing people and experiences I’ve had here. I am deeply grateful for the relationships I’ve built with my teammates, coaches, and newfound friends.
I want to specifically thank Coach Ferentz, Coach Lester, and the entire Iowa Football staff for their unwavering support and wisdom. I will truly miss this program and state, and they will always hold a special place in my heart.
With that being said, I will be entering the transfer portal. I’m looking forward to this offseason, being the healthiest I’ve been in years, and continuing my growth as a player, leader, and person. I am excited to see where God takes my football journey next.
Now and forever, Go Hawks!
Cade McNamara on Instagram
McNamara will have one year of eligibility remaining, thanks to a COVID season and a medical redshirt from 2022 at Michigan.
