COLUMBUS, Ohio - Jay Higgins saw value in playing top-tier competition that goes against the cliche of underdogs having nothing to lose. "Every game is being graded," Higgins said last week ahead of the Ohio State game.

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Cade McNamara struggled in his team's blowout loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, going 14-for-20 with 98 yards and an interc

Here's what stood out from Cade McNamara's media session ahead of Iowa football's game at Minnesota on Saturday.

In fact, Ferentz said Cade McNamara is “improving.” That is despite McNamara committing three turnovers on three consecutive possessions in the third quarter of the Hawkeyes’ 35-7 loss to No. 3 Ohio State. Ferentz acknowledged it “sounds funny with the turnovers today,” but praised his level of comfort and timing.

So, naturally, things don't look too good for McNamara heading into the Hawkeyes' Week 6 matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes. However, McNamara does hold one key distinction o

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara fell awkwardly trying to get out of his own end zone, and he had to be helped off the field.

Here's what stood out from Cade McNamara's media session ahead of Iowa football's game at Ohio State on Saturday.