Highlight to Watch: Iowa QB Cade McNamara's first TD pass as a Hawkeye

Highlight to Watch: Iowa QB Cade McNamara’s first TD pass as a Hawkeye

The Michigan transfer’s first pass attempt in the Black and Gold found a wide-open Seth Anderson for a 36-yard TD toss.

September 2, 2023

Iowa wide receiver Seth Anderson prepares to catch the ball during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes lead the Aggies, 17-3, at halftime.

It didn’t take long for new Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara to make an impact.

After a 54-yard kickoff return from Hawkeye running back Kaleb Johnson, Iowa rushed for three yards on its first offensive play. Then, on second-and-seven, McNamara found a wide-open Seth Anderson down the left sideline for a 36-yard score.

IOWA WITH A FAST START! 🙌@Cademac_12 with a dime to Seth Anderson for a @HawkeyeFootball TD! 🤩🎯 pic.twitter.com/Nftfrkek9K

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 2, 2023

The play was initially ruled a touchdown, but was reviewed, as Anderson appeared to bobble the ball in the end zone. The call on the field was confirmed, and after 42 seconds into the contest, Iowa had a 7-0 lead over Utah State.

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