Deacon Hill is now the starting quarterback for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Here's what to know about Hill, who was Iowa's backup QB until Cade McNamara's season-ending injury against Michigan State. Deacon Hill's height, weightIf you've seen Hill in action, you've probably noticed he's not necessarily built like the prototypical quarterback.Iowa lists Hill at 6 feet, 3 inches and a sturdy 258 pounds. Hill wears No. 10 for the Hawkeyes.Where did Deacon Hill transfer from?Deacon Hill started his college career in the Big Ten West — but at the University of Wisconsin.Hill, who hails from Santa Barbara, California, committed to the Badgers over reported offers from Kansas State, UCLA and Nevada, per 247 Sports. He was recruited in part by Jon Budmayr, who spent six seasons at Wisconsin before heading to Colorado State and, eventually, landing at Iowa. Budmayr is currently listed as a senior special assistant to the head coach.Deacon Hill statsHill did not see playing time as a true freshman at Wisconsin in 2021. He appeared in one game in 2022 for the Badgers but did not attempt a pass.Now a redshirt sophom*ore, Hill's first extended college action has come this year. Entering the Michigan State game, Hill had recorded 49 passing yards on 4-for-8 passing.Hill threw his first career touchdown to Erick All to give Iowa a 10-6 lead over Michigan State. He finished the game 11-of-27 passing for 115 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. What happened to Cade McNamara?McNamara appeared to hurt his already-injured left leg while trying to avoid a pass rush in the end zone vs. Michigan State. He fell awkwardly while scrambling and was unable to put weight on his left leg while being helped off the field.Coach Kirk Ferentz told the media Tuesday that McNamara tore his ACL in that left knee and would miss the rest of the season.
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Deacon Hill is now the starting quarterback for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Here's what to know about Hill, who was Iowa's backup QB until Cade McNamara's season-ending injury against Michigan State.
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Deacon Hill's height, weight
If you've seen Hill in action, you've probably noticed he's not necessarily built like the prototypical quarterback.
Iowa lists Hill at 6 feet, 3 inches and a sturdy 258 pounds. Hill wears No. 10 for the Hawkeyes.
Where did Deacon Hill transfer from?
Deacon Hill started his college career in the Big Ten West — but at the University of Wisconsin.
Hill, who hails from Santa Barbara, California, committed to the Badgers over reported offers from Kansas State, UCLA and Nevada, per 247 Sports.
He was recruited in part by Jon Budmayr, who spent six seasons at Wisconsin before heading to Colorado State and, eventually, landing at Iowa. Budmayr is currently listed as a senior special assistant to the head coach.
Deacon Hill brings athletic pedigree to the quarterback position
Deacon Hill stats
Hill did not see playing time as a true freshman at Wisconsin in 2021. He appeared in one game in 2022 for the Badgers but did not attempt a pass.
Now a redshirt sophom*ore, Hill's first extended college action has come this year. Entering the Michigan State game, Hill had recorded 49 passing yards on 4-for-8 passing.
Hill threw his first career touchdown to Erick All to give Iowa a 10-6 lead over Michigan State. He finished the game 11-of-27 passing for 115 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.
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— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 1, 2023Iowa. Tight End U.
What happened to Cade McNamara?
McNamara appeared to hurt his already-injured left leg while trying to avoid a pass rush in the end zone vs. Michigan State. He fell awkwardly while scrambling and was unable to put weight on his left leg while being helped off the field.
Coach Kirk Ferentz told the media Tuesday that McNamara tore his ACL in that left knee and would miss the rest of the season.
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— Shannon Ehrhardt (@SEhrhardtKCCI) September 30, 2023Cade McNamara took a gnarly fall on his own. Watch his left leg🫣
He exited the game. @KCCINews @JeffDubrofKCCI @scottreister pic.twitter.com/mFMCxOQ0Ch
