Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara hopes to play on Saturday when the Hawkeyes host Utah State in their season opener. The transfer from Michigan suffered a muscle strain in a public scrimmage this month and returned to practice last week.

McNamara says a decision will be made as kickoff approaches.

McNamara has returned to practice but says he is not taking part in every segment.

If he gets the green light McNamara says ready for it.