Iowa QB Deacon Hill has nothing but love for Wisconsin Football

The former Wisconsin quarterback will return home on Saturday afternoon

In a twist of fate, Saturday's game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Iowa Hawkeyes will feature a familiar face on the opposite side – former Wisconsin backup quarterback Deacon Hill. Hill, who originally committed to Wisconsin in the class of 2021, has since made the move to Iowa, and he has been thrust into the starting role due to an injury to starter, Cade McNamara. As the game approaches, Hill recently reflected on his time at Wisconsin and the fresh start he's found with Iowa.

On his departure from Wisconsin after Paul Chryst was fired

Hill entered the transfer portal in mid-October following the firing of head coach Paul Chryst. He eventually committed to Iowa, where he was called into action as the starting quarterback due to an injury McNamara. Hill insists that his decision to move on from Wisconsin had nothing to do with the football program

“Had nothing to do with the program," Hill said. "I loved that program to death, and it was a big part of my life for a long time. It just felt like you know, I was kind of outgrowing the place, both in life and in football. I just needed a fresh start somewhere else. So yeah, that was it. There's no animosity towards Wisconsin football at all. I love those guys. I love that town. I love that program.”

Deacon Hill Still Loves Wisconsin

During his two seasons with the Badgers, Hill, who is a former 3-star recruit, only took one snap. Despite his lack of playing time, and eventual decision to transfer, he has nothing but love for Wisconsin.

"There’s no animosity towards Wisconsin football at all," Hill said. "I love those guys. I love that town. I love that program."