VIDEO: Smith-Marsette takes reverse for first touchdown

Iowa took a 7-0 lead after unveiling some trickery.

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Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette stiff arms Minnesota defensive back Chris Williamson during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Smith-Marsette had 4 catches for 43 yards in the game.

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette got off to a fast start against Nebraska on Friday. Literally.

Smith-Marsette took a reverse 45 yards for the first touchdown of the game, giving the Hawkeyes a 7-0 lead in their regular-season finale.

Quarterback Nate Stanley handed the ball off to Tyler Goodson before the running back pitched it to Smith-Marsette, who found plenty of green space in front of him with Stanley serving as his lead blocker.