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Ranking the top five QBs still available in the transfer portal

Ranking the top five QBs still available in the transfer portal

Former South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski is one of the top remaining prospects in the portal.

 • Adam Friedman
Cade McNamara Will Enter Transfer Portal

Cade McNamara Will Enter Transfer Portal

Cade McNamara will enter the transfer portal following the 2024 season.

 • Eliot Clough
Stratton Set to Start; Sullivan and McNamara Practicing

Stratton Set to Start; Sullivan and McNamara Practicing

With Cade McNamara and Brendan Sullivan practicing, Kirk Ferentz says Jackson Stratton is still Iowa's starter.

 • Eliot Clough
McNamara Doesn't Travel to Maryland, Intends to Return vs. Nebraska

McNamara Doesn't Travel to Maryland, Intends to Return vs. Nebraska

QB Cade McNamara addressed his health and status on social media, and says he is still a "proud member" of the Hawkeyes.

 • Adam Jacobi
QB Situation "Clearly Cloudy" as Stratton Expected to Start Over McNamara

QB Situation "Clearly Cloudy" as Stratton Expected to Start Over McNamara

If Iowa played Maryland tomorrow, walk-on, fourth-string transfer quarterback Jackson Stratton would start, per KF.

 • Eliot Clough
Sullivan to Miss Remainder of Season, McNamara to Take Over QB1

Sullivan to Miss Remainder of Season, McNamara to Take Over QB1

Cade McNamara is back on top of the Iowa depth chart as the Hawkeyes' starting quarterback.

 • Eliot Clough
QB1 Remains a Question Mark During Iowa Bye Week

QB1 Remains a Question Mark During Iowa Bye Week

Iowa's first, second and third string quarterbacks have delt with injuries this season. What's next at QB is a mystery.

 • Eliot Clough
Brendan Sullivan Listed as Starter Ahead of Wisconsin

Brendan Sullivan Listed as Starter Ahead of Wisconsin

Brendan Sullivan has been listed as Iowa's starter ahead of the Hawkeyes' matchup with Wisconsin.

 • Eliot Clough
With Playoff Dreams Dashed, Hawkeyes Remain Focused

With Playoff Dreams Dashed, Hawkeyes Remain Focused

Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes look to remain on track despite a disappointing 4-3 (2-2) record.

 • Eliot Clough
Another Lackluster Performance Slams Door Shut on Hawkeyes' CFP Dreams

Another Lackluster Performance Slams Door Shut on Hawkeyes' CFP Dreams

Prior to the start of the season, the Hawkeyes had some big goals. Those goals will have to wait another year.

 • Eliot Clough
McNamara Remains the Starter Despite Turnovers, Lack of Production

McNamara Remains the Starter Despite Turnovers, Lack of Production

Cade McNamara hasn't been good to start the 2024 season. For now, Kirk Ferentz still believes he's Iowa's best option.

 • Eliot Clough
Ohio State 35, Iowa 7: The Gap Grows Ever Wider

Ohio State 35, Iowa 7: The Gap Grows Ever Wider

The Hawkeyes aren't getting closer to competing with the best teams in the nation, and the gap is only growing.

 • Eliot Clough
Lester Sees Room for Growth Along with Offensive Progression

Lester Sees Room for Growth Along with Offensive Progression

Tim Lester is encouraged by what he's seen from the offense, but is ready to keep pushing forward.

 • Eliot Clough
McNamara and Iowa's Offense: Consider the Rust Busted

McNamara and Iowa's Offense: Consider the Rust Busted

Still a work in progress, Cade McNamara and the Iowa offense feel like they've got serious momentum going forward.

 • Eliot Clough
Iowa State 20, Iowa 19: McNamara, Play Calling Sink Hawkeyes

Iowa State 20, Iowa 19: McNamara, Play Calling Sink Hawkeyes

Cade McNamara and Tim Lester weren't up to par in Iowa's 20-19 loss to Iowa State.

 • Eliot Clough
McNamara Revitalized by Illinois State Performance

McNamara Revitalized by Illinois State Performance

Cade McNamara played his first fully-healthy game in almost two years on Saturday. For him, it was a relief.

 • Eliot Clough
Iowa 40, Illinois State 0: A Star is Born

Iowa 40, Illinois State 0: A Star is Born

Freshman wideout Reece Vander Zee stood out as a weapon for Cade McNamara and Iowa's new offense on Saturday.

 • Eliot Clough
Five Hawkeyes to Watch Against Illinois State

Five Hawkeyes to Watch Against Illinois State

Five Hawkeyes to watch in Iowa's 2024 season-opener against Illinois State.

 • Eliot Clough
Kirk Ferentz Elaborates on Quarterback Depth Chart

Kirk Ferentz Elaborates on Quarterback Depth Chart

Kirk Ferentz detailed where he's at with Iowa's quarterbacks and the depth chart this afternoon.

 • Eliot Clough
Five Thoughts Following Iowa's Kids' Day Open Practice

Five Thoughts Following Iowa's Kids' Day Open Practice

Thoughts on Iowa's quarterbacks, the offensive line moving forward, a surprise visitor and more.

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 • Eliot Clough
Cade McNamara is Clear QB1 For Iowa at Start of Fall Camp

Cade McNamara is Clear QB1 For Iowa at Start of Fall Camp

Cade McNamara is Iowa's QB1 to start camp -- but Brendan Sullivan and Marco Lainez will be given their fair shot.

 • Eliot Clough
Everything Kirk Ferentz said on Tim Lester's Offense at B1G Media Days

Everything Kirk Ferentz said on Tim Lester's Offense at B1G Media Days

Kirk Ferentz was asked a myriad of questions about Tim Lester at B1G Media Days. Here's everything he had to say.

 • Eliot Clough
Cade McNamara Reflects with Gratitude, Excitement for Future

Cade McNamara Reflects with Gratitude, Excitement for Future

Cade McNamara has spent much time in reflection over the last year. Now, he's excited for what the future holds.

 • Eliot Clough
What's Next at Quarterback for Iowa?

What's Next at Quarterback for Iowa?

Iowa now has two scholarship quarterbacks on their roster. They need to make a move and get another.

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 • Eliot Clough
Iowa Needs a Heathy Cade McNamara -- Or a Portal QB

Iowa Needs a Heathy Cade McNamara -- Or a Portal QB

If there's one clear takeaway from Iowa's open spring practice, it's that they need help at quarterback.

 • Eliot Clough
Tim Lester and Iowa's Quarterback Conundrum: Who's Getting Reps?

Tim Lester and Iowa's Quarterback Conundrum: Who's Getting Reps?

With Cade McNamara out again this spring, Deacon Hill and Marco Lainez will be called upon to grow -- and quickly.

 • Eliot Clough
Kirk Ferentz Says Tim Lester's Playbook is Being Installed at Iowa

Kirk Ferentz Says Tim Lester's Playbook is Being Installed at Iowa

Kirk Ferentz spoke to the media Tuesday, detailing the install of Tim Lester's offense and how things are going at QB.

 • Eliot Clough
Cade McNamara Confirms Plan to Return to Iowa in 2024

Cade McNamara Confirms Plan to Return to Iowa in 2024

Iowa starting quarterback Cade McNamara confirmed that he plans to return in 2024.

 • Eliot Clough
McNamara, Offense Crater in Blowout Loss to Penn State

McNamara, Offense Crater in Blowout Loss to Penn State

Cade McNamara and Kirk Ferentz detail Iowa's offensive struggles against Penn State.

 • Eliot Clough
Will Iowa's Offensive Line Play Improve Against the Cyclones?

Will Iowa's Offensive Line Play Improve Against the Cyclones?

Iowa's run-game production left a bit to be desired in Week 1. Will that improvement come against a tough ISU defense?

 • Eliot Clough
Iowa Quarterback Cade McNamara Will "Hopefully Be Back Next Week"

Iowa Quarterback Cade McNamara Will "Hopefully Be Back Next Week"

After a collective moment of fear across the state, Iowa fans are relieved to hear good news on Cade McNamara's health.

 • Eliot Clough
Kirk Ferentz on Cade McNamara Open Practice Injury: "I'm Not Alarmed"

Kirk Ferentz on Cade McNamara Open Practice Injury: "I'm Not Alarmed"

The early news is relatively positive after Iowa QB Cade McNamara went down with an injury during Iowa's open practice.

 • Eliot Clough
Three-Point Stance: Big Ten players to watch & win totals, cool graphics

Three-Point Stance: Big Ten players to watch & win totals, cool graphics

Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate is one of three Big Ten players that analyst Clint Cosgrove sees making a big impact.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Five Notes From Wednesday's Football Availability

Five Notes From Wednesday's Football Availability

On Wednesday Iowa football hosted the media. Here are five notes on how things are going for the Hawkeyes this summer.

 • Eliot Clough
Three-Point Stance: NFL talent in Illinois & Michigan, Big Ten bets, more

Three-Point Stance: NFL talent in Illinois & Michigan, Big Ten bets, more

Illinois and Michigan provided the NFL with plenty of picks in this year's draft, including Peter Skoronski.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Three Takeaways from Thursday's Coordinator Presser

Three Takeaways from Thursday's Coordinator Presser

All three coordinators spoke to the media on Thursday. Here are our three biggest takeaways.

 • Eliot Clough
Class Awards: Handing out transfer superlatives in the Big Ten

Class Awards: Handing out transfer superlatives in the Big Ten

Former Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara has transferred to Iowa.

 • Sean Williams
Big Ten: Ten transfers who will make the biggest impact in 2023

Big Ten: Ten transfers who will make the biggest impact in 2023

Taking a look at the 10 biggest impact transfers within the Big Ten for the 2023 season.

 • Sean Williams
Transfer Portal Tracker

Transfer Portal Tracker

This will be our place to gather news from the transfer portal and which players the Iowa coaches are following.

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 • Blair Sanderson
Big Ten/PAC-12 Transfer Visit Tracker: Dec. 9th

Big Ten/PAC-12 Transfer Visit Tracker: Dec. 9th

Rounding up the expected transfer visitors that will hit the campuses of Big Ten and PAC-12 schools this weekend

 • Sean Williams
Former Michigan QB Cade McNamara heading to Iowa

Former Michigan QB Cade McNamara heading to Iowa

The Hawkeyes are getting a QB with starting experience in the Big Ten.

 • Sean Williams
Iowa lands Cade McNamara at QB

Iowa lands Cade McNamara at QB

Iowa was in search of a quarterback for next season and found one in former Michigan QB Cade McNamara.

 • Tom Kakert
Michigan QB Cade McNamara has entered the transfer portal

Michigan QB Cade McNamara has entered the transfer portal

The former starting quarterback at Michigan is officially in the portal and an intriguing option for other programs

 • Sean Williams
Transfer Watch: Big Ten QBs that could be on the move

Transfer Watch: Big Ten QBs that could be on the move

Michigan QB Cade McNamara has a resume that would likely be attractive to other programs if he chooses to transfer.

 • Sean Williams
Harbaugh compares McCarthy-McNamara to 49ers' QB competition

Harbaugh compares McCarthy-McNamara to 49ers' QB competition

Harbaugh called back to his NFL coaching days to compare his current quarterback situation.

 • Brandon Justice
McNamara surprised by Harbaugh's format to decide quarterback

McNamara surprised by Harbaugh's format to decide quarterback

McNamara didn't see this coming after his performance in camp.

 • Brandon Justice
Why Michigan football voted Cade McNamara as captain

Why Michigan football voted Cade McNamara as captain

McNamara and his teammates believe in him. And that's all that matters to him.

 • Brandon Justice
Big Ten spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

Big Ten spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

Ohio State leads the Big Ten in terms of the high school star rankings of its starters with players such as CJ Stroud.

 • Adam Gorney
Five QB competitions to watch this spring

Five QB competitions to watch this spring

Emory Jones accounted for 23 touchdowns for Florida last fall but also threw 13 interceptions.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Stetson Bennett is good enough to win a national title

Fact or Fiction: Stetson Bennett is good enough to win a national title

The Georgia QB isn't highly touted, but does he have enough talent to give the Bulldogs a shot at a championship?

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: New hires, most important players, Pac-12 coaches

Three-Point Stance: New hires, most important players, Pac-12 coaches

Miami hit a home run by luring Mario Cristobal from Oregon, Mike Farrell says.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Big Saturday in Ohio, Oregon falls flat

The Farrell Awards: Big Saturday in Ohio, Oregon falls flat

C.J. Stroud and the Ohio State Buckeyes clobbered Michigan State on Saturday.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Handing out hardware after another week in CFB

The Farrell Awards: Handing out hardware after another week in CFB

Jonathan Garibay's 62-yard field goal gave Texas Tech the walk-off win over Iowa State.

 • Mike Farrell
PREVIEW: Penn State set for B1G test versus No. 9 Michigan

PREVIEW: Penn State set for B1G test versus No. 9 Michigan

The Nittany Nation staff previews Penn State versus Michigan this weekend down in State College, PA.

 • Anthony Siciliano
Three-Point Stance: Five-year plans, Big Ten, Heisman Trophy

Three-Point Stance: Five-year plans, Big Ten, Heisman Trophy

Bryce Young leads Mike Farrell's latest look at the Heisman Trophy race.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Bearcats make statement in South Bend

The Farrell Awards: Bearcats make statement in South Bend

Desmond Ridder and the Cincinnati Bearcats have a clear path to a berth in the College Football Playoff.

 • Mike Farrell
Rutgers Football set to face B1G test on Saturday against No. 19 Michigan

Rutgers Football set to face B1G test on Saturday against No. 19 Michigan

The TKR staff previews Rutgers versus Michigan, as presented by Franchise Coach Adam Goldman.

 • Anthony Siciliano
Three-Point Stance: Starting QB decisions, Pac-12, Kentucky

Three-Point Stance: Starting QB decisions, Pac-12, Kentucky

Hunter Johnson was named Northwestern's starting quarterback for Week 1.

 • Mike Farrell
Transfer Tracker: Tennessee adds QB Joe Milton

Transfer Tracker: Tennessee adds QB Joe Milton

While is already been enrolled at Tennessee, on Monday morning Michigan transfer QB Joe Milton made his decision public

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Cade McNamara will win Michigan's QB job

Fact or Fiction: Cade McNamara will win Michigan's QB job

Will McNamara be the man? Or will Alan Bowman - or even freshman JJ McCarty - win the job?

 • Mike Farrell
Big Ten Spotlight: Positions battles to watch

Big Ten Spotlight: Positions battles to watch

C.J. Stroud is the favorite to win Ohio State's vacant starting quarterback position.

 • Mike Farrell
Grading how the Big Ten programs have developed QBs

Grading how the Big Ten programs have developed QBs

Dwayne Haskins is part of a long line of standout quarterbacks that started for Ohio State over the last decade.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Transfers, freshmen LBs, NFL Draft value picks

Three-Point Stance: Transfers, freshmen LBs, NFL Draft value picks

Alan Bowman's move to Michigan was one of several notable Transfer Portal decisions in recent days.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Michigan wins 10 games next season

Fact or Fiction: Michigan wins 10 games next season

Can the Wolverines make a significant turnaround after a 2-4 season?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Transfer Tracker: Michigan QB Joe Milton enters portal

Transfer Tracker: Michigan QB Joe Milton enters portal

Former Michigan QB Joe Milton has entered the Transfer Portal. How much of an impact can he make somewhere else?

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Greg Schiano would have been a better hire for Vols

Fact or Fiction: Greg Schiano would have been a better hire for Vols

Would Greg Schiano have the Volunteers in better shape had he been hired instead of Jeremy Pruitt?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Behind Enemy Lines: Michigan Wolverines Football edition

Behind Enemy Lines: Michigan Wolverines Football edition

TKR spoke with Austin Fox of The Wolverine to get to know a little bit more about this year's Michigan team.

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 • Richie O'Leary
Grading the QB situations across the Big Ten Conference

Grading the QB situations across the Big Ten Conference

Ohio State's Justin Fields is one of several Big Ten starting quarterbacks that began their careers at another program.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
COVID College Blog: Adebo, Breeze latest Pac-12 opt-outs

COVID College Blog: Adebo, Breeze latest Pac-12 opt-outs

Stanford cornerback Paulson Adebo has opted out of the 2020 football season.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Replacing The Stars: Where Big Ten teams will turn in 2020

Replacing The Stars: Where Big Ten teams will turn in 2020

Chase Young is leaving big shoes to fill at Ohio State.

 • Mike Farrell
Michigan Football Recruiting Roundtable Post Signing Day

Michigan Football Recruiting Roundtable Post Signing Day

Talking with four recruiting experts about Michigan's 2019 class and more.

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 • Andrew Hussey
Michigan Football Recruiting: First-Person Review Of 2019 Class

Michigan Football Recruiting: First-Person Review Of 2019 Class

Here's a look at some first-person observations surrounding Michigan's 2019 class.

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 • Brandon Brown
Season Wraps For All Michigan Wolverines Football Commits/Signees

Season Wraps For All Michigan Wolverines Football Commits/Signees

Here's a look at how the future Wolverines did on the gridiron this season.

 • Andrew Hussey
Michigan Wolverines Football Roundtable: Experts Break Down 2019 Class

Michigan Wolverines Football Roundtable: Experts Break Down 2019 Class

Talking with recruiting experts about Michigan's 2019 recruiting class.

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 • Andrew Hussey
Michigan Wolverines Football Signee Bio: Quarterback Cade McNamara

Michigan Wolverines Football Signee Bio: Quarterback Cade McNamara

Demonte Ranch (Nevada) four-star quarterback Cade McNamara is officially a part of the Michigan football program.

 • Andrew Hussey
The 2019 Class final Nevada Prep Report prospect position rankings

The 2019 Class final Nevada Prep Report prospect position rankings

This is a look at Nevada Prep Report’s take on the final position rankings of Nevada’s 2019 Class

 • William Levi
Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2019 West Region states

Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2019 West Region states

The latest rankings release brought many changes to prospects in the West region. Here are five storylines to watch.

 • Adam Gorney
QB Cade McNamara back from Michigan visit

QB Cade McNamara back from Michigan visit

Four-star quarterback Cade McNamara was at Michigan again this past weekend - and loved it.

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 • Adam Gorney
Michigan Football Recruiting: Cade McNamara Talks Coaches, Future Teammates

Michigan Football Recruiting: Cade McNamara Talks Coaches, Future Teammates

Four-star pro-style quarterback Cade McNamara was in Ann Arbor over the weekend and really bonded well with everyone.

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 • Brandon Brown
Three-Point Stance: Overrated coaches; Heisman hopefuls

Three-Point Stance: Overrated coaches; Heisman hopefuls

Mike Farrell doesn't pull any punches when it comes to his top 5 overrated coaches. Plus, non-QB Heisman candidates.

 • Mike Farrell
Michigan Football Recruiting: Trent Dilfer Lauds Cade McNamara

Michigan Football Recruiting: Trent Dilfer Lauds Cade McNamara

Four-star quarterback Cade McNamara performed extremely well at the Elite 11 and Trent Dilfer saw it all.

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 • Brandon Brown
Michigan Football Recruiting: Cade McNamara Working The Recruiting Trail

Michigan Football Recruiting: Cade McNamara Working The Recruiting Trail

Four-star quarterback Cade McNamara is trying hard to bring talented playmakers with him to Ann Arbor.

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 • Brandon Brown
Michigan Football Recruiting: Cade McNamara Goes In Depth About Elite 11

Michigan Football Recruiting: Cade McNamara Goes In Depth About Elite 11

Four-star quarterback and Cade McNamara impressed at the Elite 11 competition and punched his ticket to the finals.

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 • Brandon Brown
Domino Effect: What Grant Gunnell's pledge means for others

Domino Effect: What Grant Gunnell's pledge means for others

We examine which programs could feel the reverberations of Grant Gunnell's decision in the weeks and months to come.

 • Woody Wommack
Michigan Football Recruiting: QB Cade McNamara Goes In Depth On Elite11

Michigan Football Recruiting: QB Cade McNamara Goes In Depth On Elite11

Cade McNamara goes in depth on Elite11 experience

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 • Adam Ghabour
Michigan Football Recruiting: U-M Coaches Hit The Road Recruiting

Michigan Football Recruiting: U-M Coaches Hit The Road Recruiting

April 16th marked the beginning of this contact period in which college coaches are allowed to visit the school of

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 • Adam Ghabour
Michigan Football Recruiting: McNamara Talks Recent Visit, And Much More

Michigan Football Recruiting: McNamara Talks Recent Visit, And Much More

Michigan offered 2019 Reno (Nev.) Damonte Ranch four-star pro-style QB Cade McNamara in January

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 • Adam Ghabour
Opposing Coach Says Cade McNamara Is "Everything You Want In A Quarterback"

Opposing Coach Says Cade McNamara Is "Everything You Want In A Quarterback"

Bishop Manogue coach Ernie Howren is quite familiar with Michigan QB commit Cade McNamara.

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 • Andrew Vailliencourt
Michigan Football Recruiting: Cade McNamara Puts On Recruiting Cap For OV

Michigan Football Recruiting: Cade McNamara Puts On Recruiting Cap For OV

Reno (Nev.) Damonte Ranch 2019 4-star QB Cade McNamara reflects on first visit to U-M since committing to Wolverines.

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 • Evan Petzold
Take Two: Do Wolverines need a good season to keep early momentum?

Take Two: Do Wolverines need a good season to keep early momentum?

Does Michigan need to deliver on the field this fall to keep up its recruiting momentum?

 • Adam Gorney
Sting Factor: Ranking decommitments since NSD

Sting Factor: Ranking decommitments since NSD

It's been two months since National Signing Day so we are taking a look at the Power Five de-commitments since then.

 • Woody Wommack
Michigan Football: Cade McNamara Is 'Total Package At QB,' Per His Coach

Michigan Football: Cade McNamara Is 'Total Package At QB,' Per His Coach

Reno Damonte Ranch coach Shawn Dupris breaks down Cade McNamara's game on the field, and what he's like away from it.

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 • Austin Fox
West Spotlight: Five biggest commitments in recent weeks

West Spotlight: Five biggest commitments in recent weeks

Five key 2019 prospects are already off the board in the West, including QB Cade McNamara.

 • Adam Gorney
Top Nevada quarterback prospects to watch in 2019

Top Nevada quarterback prospects to watch in 2019

Strong armed, McNamara has thrived at Damonte Ranch that featured two of the best receivers in the state that last two

 • William Levi
Michigan Football Recruiting: From The Film Room - Cade McNamara

Michigan Football Recruiting: From The Film Room - Cade McNamara

Here's a breakdown of some of Cade McNamara's plays that really stand out on tape.

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 • Brandon Brown
Michigan Football Recruiting: 2020 WR Kyle McNamara Dishes On Brother Cade

Michigan Football Recruiting: 2020 WR Kyle McNamara Dishes On Brother Cade

Reno (Nev.) Damonte Ranch 2020 WR Kyle McNamara has an inseparable bond with his brother and Michigan commit, Cade.

 • Evan Petzold
Commitment Impact: Cade McNamara To Michigan

Commitment Impact: Cade McNamara To Michigan

Here's a look at how Cade McNamara fits in as a player, member of the 2019 class and as a future Wolverine.

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 • Brandon Brown
QB Cade McNamara breaks down Michigan pledge

QB Cade McNamara breaks down Michigan pledge

Four-star quarterback Cade McNamara talks about his Michigan commitment.

 • Adam Gorney