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Cade McNamara to start for Michigan on Saturday against Western Michigan

Michigan Football Cade McNamara
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Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara (12) looks back towards his sideline between downs in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Wisconsin won 49-11. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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(WXYZ) — Cade McNamara will be the starting quarterback for Michigan on Saturday, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed on Monday.

McNamara, a junior, started one game for Michigan and appeared in four games for the Wolverines last year.

He completed 43 passes on 71 attempts for 425 yards and five touchdowns with zero interceptions.

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