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Nico Collins comes up with huge 57-yard grab to setup Michigan TD

Paul Harvey

By Paul Harvey

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Michigan is off to a great start against No. 14 Iowa!

There’s no denying the Wolverines are in for a fight from the visiting Hawkeyes, but the offense and defense have put Michigan up early. The defense struck first, forcing a fumble on Iowa’s first possession. That led to a field goal.

After another defensive stop, the Wolverines got the ball and started driving. The offense would go down the field and punch it in, but it was this big play that was the key to the drive.

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Quarterback Shea Patterson dropped back and put up a deep throw to Nico Collins. It was a strong throw against single coverage, and Collins went up and made a tough catch against the Hawkeye defender.

Michigan could use plenty of these plays against the Hawkeyes:

Zach Charbonnet finished the drive with a short run:

Paul Harvey

Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.