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Good-to-go Week 13 Lainez (undisclosed) has been cleared ahead of Saturday's game against Maryland, but remains a backup for the contest, Ethan Petrik of The Courier reports.

Impact Lainez has been cleared to return to action for Saturday's game against the Terrapins, but he would slot in behind Cade McNamara (undisclosed) and Jackson Stratton in the depth chart. Lainez is unlikely to see the field this weekend, but his availability as a reserve option should offer Hawkeyes' fans some comfort with Iowa very short-handed at quarterback the last few weeks.

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Could be available Saturday Lainez (undisclosed) has a chance to suit up for the Hawkeyes for Saturday's matchup against Maryland, Chad Leistikow of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Lainez would likely be Cade McNamara's (undisclosed) backup for the contest with starter Brendan Sullivan (ankle) ruled out for the season, and McNamara expected to start. The 6-foot-2 redshirt freshman quarterback has seen the field once at the collegiate level, completing 2-of-7 passes for four yards against Tennessee last season, adding on six carries for 51 yards.

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Out once again Friday Lainez (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against UCLA.

Impact Lainez has yet to play a game this season, and his absence shouldn't affect too much in terms of fantasy given his role as a backup quarterback. His next chance to play will come against Maryland on Nov. 23 after Iowa's bye week.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Wisconsin Lainez (undisclosed) won't be available for the Hawkeyes against Wisconsin on Saturday night.

Impact Lainez was expected to be the backup quarterback to Brendan Sullivan with Cade McNamara (concussion) also out. Now, that role will likely be occupied by Jackson Stratton. The Hawkeyes' depth at quarterback takes a hit here, but as long as Sullivan stays clean against the Badgers, they should be fine.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in bowl game Lainez completed 2 of 7 passes for four yards during Monday's 35-0 loss versus Tennessee. He also had six rushes for 51 yards.

Impact Once the bowl game's result was set in stone for Tennessee, Lainez received an opportunity to make his collegiate debut. During 2023, he primarily served as a backup to fellow quarterbacks like Cade McNamara and Deacon Hill. Such is expected to be the case again during 2024, a year in which both aforementioned QBs remain eligible.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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