Tony Diaz Shines in Debut | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

Tony Diaz, aka “The Boogeyman,” exploded in his Iowa Hawkeyes debut against Northern Illinois, hauled in seven catches for 84 yards and a TD — the most targets ever for a receiver in his first game during the Ferentz era. Offensive coordinator Tim Lester masterfully exploited space and traffic to unlock Diaz’s speed, with 55 of his yards coming after the catch. He logged 46 snaps, lined up wide 31 times and in the slot 15, even serving as a decoy on key plays. With a pass interference call the only blemish, Lester’s high-low concepts kept defenses guessing — and Diaz thriving. Now, the real test arrives Saturday against Iowa State, where Diaz’s impact could define the evolution of Iowa’s passing attack. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/11c39b1aedd321be