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Iowa’s reverse fools Nebraska, results in early Hawkeye TD for Ihmir Smith-Marsette
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Brian Ferentz and the Iowa offense isn’t afraid to mix things up this week. In a rivalry game against Nebraska to close out the season, the Hawkeyes are getting a little creative early.
In the first quarter of Friday’s contest, Ferentz dialed up a reverse that put quarterback Nate Stanley as the lead blocker for wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette. But the senior quarterback didn’t need to lay a single shoulder into anyone, as Smith-Marsette coasted into the end zone for the first score of the game.
The Hawkeyes took an early 7-0 advantage on the 45-yard run.
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Iowa’s offense has struggled throughout the season, so Ferentz breaking out a little creativity early in the game could make things easier for the Hawkeyes later in the game.
The touchdown was Smith-Marsette’s second on the ground this season, and six total score in 2019.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB