If he cannot play against the Wildcats, he would have had three weeks between the injury and the Hawkeyes' Nov. 9 showdown at Wisconsin to recover. Not only is the initial grab impressive, but it is amazing he was able to control the ball through impact with the ground. Iowa’s offense will need Smith to continue his recent production and development if it wants to become more dynamic in the 2020 season. Brandon Smith Iowa Hawkeyes #12 - Wide Receiver Height: 6'2" ... With name, image and likeness changes coming, we’re taking a look at the earning potential of several current Iowa athletes. Latest on Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Brandon Smith including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN The two-deeps released Monday served as confirmation that Smith's status for Saturday's 11 a.m., ESPN2-televised game at Northwestern is in serious doubt. 28 Days Until Iowa Football: Jack Koerner & Isaiah Wagner. First he said Smith would be out "a couple weeks." Middle linebacker Kristian Welch, who did not play against Purdue because of an unspecified injury, was unlisted. MSU opens conference play 1-0 with this win en route to another 10-win season, but sadly Coach Dantonio’s last. He shows veteran field awareness as well to attempt a toe tap to make sure he stays inbounds. Both players, Black starters on the Iowa football team, have witnessed change inside and outside of the Hawkeye locker room this summer. Tyrone Tracy Jr. looks to build on highlight reel freshman season. Smith is Iowa's leading receiver for the season, with 33 catches for 407 yards and four touchdowns, and delivered one of the season's most spectacular plays — a 33-yard touchdown catch late in a home loss to Penn State. He easily runs through the last ditch attempt to slow him down. The early news on Brandon Smith's lower leg injury was hopeful; today's update was less so. His change of directly here is impressive as he bends the route in front of the deep safety. One 2nd and 10, Smith is not the primary target as Stanley begins his progression opposite Smith’s in breaking route. Those who saw Brandon Smith be hoisted off the Kinnick Stadium turf by teammates shouldn't be surprised that Iowa's talented junior wide receiver was not listed on this week's depth chart. but Smith may be that guy for first year starter Spencer Petras. He was able to came back in Iowa’s bowl win over USC with four catches and a touchdown. In what is as an impressive of a catch as there was all season, Smith jumps right over the corner and takes the ball from in front of his face mask. FERENTZ: Didn't put Brandon Smith on the depth chart yesterday. That didn't happen. Let’s choose better. Once he has the ball, it often takes multiple defenders to end the play. Iowa Football: Hawkeye Fan Confidence Grows As Big Ten Brings Back Fall Schedule. quickly delivered a game-changing interception, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Will Casto break through into a stacked defensive backfield? Iowa has its second idle week after the Northwestern game. We might learn more at Tuesday's weekly news conference. On the final clip, it takes four defenders to eventually tackle Smith, who gained the first down by pushing the pile ahead an extra three yards. With his size, the safety has no chance to get between Smith and the ball. Seeing this, Smith breaks off his initial route and moves back toward the near sideline. Senior Brandon Smith looks for breakout season. Click a location below to find Brandon more easily. When the ball is released, Smith and the corner are even. Late in the game, the Penn State corner is immediately bailing at the snap to avoid giving up the big play. With name, image and likeness changes coming, we’re taking a look at the earning potential of several current Iowa athletes. Smith continues to grow as a route runner as he refines his technique. Five Questions on the Return of Iowa, Big Ten Football, B1G 2020 - Iowa Cocktail Party Season Preview, B1G 2020 - Penn State Defense and Punting, BHGP Film Room: Tracy Creates ‘Wow’ Moments, Top Iowa Football, Basketball Players to Benefit from Name, Image Likeness Changes, 81 Days Until Hawkeye Football: Desmond Hutson, Ranking Penn State’s Defense by Position Group, Overreaction Monday: Kirk Ferentz Learns New Tricks. Iowa will likely lean on Ihmir Smith-Marsette (27 catches, 443 yards), Nico Ragaini (30 catches, 280 yards) and Tracy for Saturday's game against the Wildcats. 29 Days Until Hawkeye Football: Sebastian Castro & Jackson Ritter. He posted nine catches for 106 yards, but it was his final grab (for 5 yards on a screen) that ended with an injury to his lower right leg. With no deep defender, Smith smartly cuts upfield and Stanley is able to find him for a big off-schedule 3rd down conversion. Part of what makes the hitch route so readily available is teams must respect Smith has a vertical threat.