Highlight to Watch: Iowa football's Sebastian Castro's pick-six

Highlight to Watch: Iowa football’s Sebastian Castro’s pick-six

The Hawkeye defensive back intercepts Cyclone QB Rocco Becht for a 30-yard score.

September 9, 2023

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro prepares to tackle Utah State running back Davon Booth during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

The momentum seemed to switch to the Cyclones late in the second quarter, as Iowa QB Cade McNamara threw his first interception in the Black and Gold. Just two plays later, such a potential shift was stalled as the Hawkeye defense got a pick of its own.

On second down, Iowa State QB Rocco Brecht’s short pass to the left sideline was jumped by Hawkeye defensive back Sebastian Castro. The senior and Illinois native ran the ball back 30 yards for a score.

Death, taxes and Iowa defensive touchdowns 💪 PICK 6 @HawkeyeFootball pic.twitter.com/wnV6LWDak4

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 9, 2023

This was Iowa’s 16th straight season with a pick-six by its defense.

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