Iowa had lofty goals coming into the season but only seven games in the Hawkeyes’ hopes of competing for a Big Ten title and a spot in the expanded college football playoffs are gone. They take a 4-3 record into Saturday’s game at home against Northwestern.

That’s Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara who believes the Hawkeyes have what it takes to bounce back.

McNamara was 11 of 23 from 150 yards in a 32-20 loss at Michigan State and knows he needs to be better going forward.

Tight end Luke Lachey says the Hawkeyes are not going to quit.

Lachey says despite his struggles for much of the season he remains confident in McNamara.