With Cade McNamara sidelined for the season Deacon Hill takes over as the starting quarterback. The Wisconsin transfer completed 11 of 27 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown in a 26-16 win over Michigan State.

He will get his first start on Saturday when the Hawkeyes host Purdue.

His numbers would have been better against the Spartans had Hawkeye receivers not dropped several passes.