Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara is officially out for the UCLA showdown due to a concussion. The other injury question for the Hawkeyes is tight end Luke Lachey, who is dealing with a quad injury.
Ahead of the game, Kirk Ferentz mentioned that there is a chance he suits up, per Scout Springgate of Hawkeyes Wire.
“Luke, I think, has a chance. He’s a little bit limited right now, but practicing, and we’ll see how it goes this week. I think he’s close,” Ferentz said.
“But we have to plan to go without him, and the guys have stepped in working in his spot have done a nice job, so we’ll see what the week looks like on that front.”
Lachey missed the last game against Wisconsin and has 24 catches for 209 yards this season. The senior tight end missing this one would be a tough blow for Iowa.