Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says quarterback Cade McNamara will not play Saturday night when the Hawkeyes host Wisconsin. McNamara suffered a concussion in a 40-14 win over Northwestern and was replaced in the second quarter by Brendan Sullivan.

Ferentz is hoping McNamara can return to practice next week. He missed the final nine games of last season after suffering an ACL injury.

Sullivan will get his first start against Badgers after directing the Hawkeyes to a touchdown drive late in the second quarter and three touchdown drives in the third quarter.

Under Ferentz Iowa has been known to finish the regular season strong. The Hawkeyes have won 18 of their last 20 games in November.

The Badgers enter 5-3 after a home loss to third ranked Penn State. Iowa will be in search of a third straight win in their series but Wisconsin has claimed eight of the last 12.