Video: Smith snags fade for first Hawkeye touchdown of season

Brandon Smith kicked the touchdown train off with a nice grab over his former teammate.

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Katina Zentz

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith catches a touchdown during the football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith scored the first Iowa touchdown on a 9-yard fade from Nate Stanley.

Smith, who almost caught a similar pass earlier in the game but landed out of bounds, went up to get the pass, as former teammate Manny Rugamba covered him.

The score and extra point gave Iowa a 10-7 lead over Miami (Ohio).