Iowa routs Illinois State 40 to 0 in season opener
Iowa exploded in the second half to rout Illinois State 40 0 at Kinnick Stadium. Cade McNamara led the offense as the Hawkeyes totaled 492 yards, the most since 2019, after a slow start and shown tempo and momentum improvements for the season.
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Cade McNamara shines as Hawkeyes roll to 40 point win
Iowa backup quarterback Cade McNamara endured knee and quad injuries since 2022 and a rough offseason, but at Kinnick Stadium he exploded in the second half. He completed 13 of 14 passes for 177 yards and three touchdowns to fuel a 40-0 victory over Illinois State after a sluggish start.
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Iowa State barely leads 21-3 as its defense struggles on third down and the field, while a 23-play 88-yard North Dakota drive capped by a field goal keeps fans tense. Coach Matt Campbell says improvements on third down and fewer penalties are needed after the opener at Jack Trice Stadium.
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