Highlight to Watch: Diante Vines' 36-yard leaping catch against Minnesota

Highlight to Watch: Diante Vines’ 36-yard leaping catch against Minnesota

The Hawkeye third-year receiver and Connecticut native racked up three catches for 62 yards against the Gophers.

October 22, 2023

Iowa wide receiver Diante Vines runs the ball during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. Vines had 7 receiving yards and one touchdown.

The highlight of the Hawkeyes’ opening drive came on third-and-14, when quarterback Deacon Hill, rather than checking the ball down to running back Jaziun Patterson, opted to scramble out of the pocket and hit a leaping Diante Vines for a 36-yard gain to put the Hawkeyes in the red zone. After further review, the ruling on the field of a catch was confirmed.

We see you, Diante Vines! 😱@diantev22 x @HawkeyeFootball

📺: NBC pic.twitter.com/OOvTYrm0Qc

— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 21, 2023

The 36-yard grab produced more receiving yards for Vines than he had in the Hawkeyes’ previous two games.

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