Kaleb Johnson returns from injury to rush for 134 yards in Hawkeyes’ 20-14 win over Purdue
1 year, 2 months ago

Kaleb Johnson returns from injury to rush for 134 yards in Hawkeyes’ 20-14 win over Purdue

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Johnson, who came into the season as Iowa’s starter at running back, missed the last three games after rushing for 91 yards in Iowa’s first two games. “It just gives me a chance to do what I do.” Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said Johnson’s return came sooner than he expected. “Shoot, they’ve been living for that all year.” Card threw for 247 yards, including a 43-yard touchdown pass to T.J. Sheffield late in the first half. “Against a good team like Iowa, you can’t have those mistakes, especially where we’re at as a team,” Purdue coach Ryan Walters said.

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Kaleb Johnson rushes 35 times for 164 yards in Iowa’s 29-13 victory over Maryland
1 month ago

Kaleb Johnson rushes 35 times for 164 yards in Iowa’s 29-13 victory over Maryland

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Johnson rushed for 164 yards and a touchdown on a career-high 35 carries, and Kamari Moulton scored on a 68-yard run in the fourth quarter to help Iowa outlast Maryland 29-13 on Saturday. “Doesn’t take a Knute Rockne to figure this one out,” Iowa coach Kirk …

Iowa Dominates Wisconsin in Thrilling 42-10 Victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Iowa Dominates Wisconsin in Thrilling 42-10 Victory

Associated Press  

Iowa dominated Wisconsin 42-10, with Kaleb Johnson rushing for 135 yards and three touchdowns and quarterback Brendan Sullivan rushing for a touchdown and throwing for one. The Hawkeyes, who became bowl eligible for the 23rd time in 24 seasons, have shown some life after a 32-20 road loss to Michigan State on Oct. 19. Iowa has won four of its …

Wisconsin and Iowa Battle for Bowl Eligibility: Key Matchup and Player Spotlight
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin and Iowa Battle for Bowl Eligibility: Key Matchup and Player Spotlight

Associated Press  

Wisconsin and Iowa clash in a crucial game for bowl eligibility. Both teams enter the matchup with winning records but have struggled against the run. Wisconsin's defense has been dominant, allowing 144 yards per game, while Iowa's offense has been inconsistent, with quarterback Brendan Sullivan facing a concussion in his last start. The match is a battle of two potent …

Hawkeyes Unleash 28 Points in Thrilling Third Quarter Victory over Northwestern
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hawkeyes Unleash 28 Points in Thrilling Third Quarter Victory over Northwestern

Associated Press  

Iowa dominated Northwestern in a 40-14 win, with Kaleb Johnson and Brendan Sullivan leading the charge. Johnson rushed for 109 yards and three touchdowns, while Sullivan added another rushing touchdown. The Hawkeyes' defense played their best effort of the season, forcing four turnovers and limiting Northwestern to 163 yards of offense. Iowa now sits at 5-3 in the Big Ten, …

Iowa's Explosive Rushing Game Threatens Michigan State in Big Ten Showdown
2 months ago

Iowa's Explosive Rushing Game Threatens Michigan State in Big Ten Showdown

Associated Press  

Iowa is on a roll, riding the momentum of a 40-16 win over Washington to maintain their position atop the Big Ten standings. The Hawkeyes' potent rushing game, led by Big Ten leader Kaleb Johnson, has averaged over 200 yards per game in their last six contests. In contrast, the Spartans' defense has struggled against the ground, giving up nearly …

Overlooked by the No. 3 Buckeyes, Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson packs some extra motivation for his trip home
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Overlooked by the No. 3 Buckeyes, Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson packs some extra motivation for his trip home

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson is returning to his home state this week motivated to show the third-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes what they missed out on. It’s always a thing for me, to show what I’ve got against the best people in the country.” …

Kaleb Johnson rushes for 173 yards and 2 TDs in Iowa’s 38-21 win over Troy
3 months, 1 week ago

Kaleb Johnson rushes for 173 yards and 2 TDs in Iowa’s 38-21 win over Troy

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! IOWA CITY, Iowa — Kaleb Johnson rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns as Iowa rallied in the second half for a 38-21 win over Troy on Saturday. “I’ve got to keep going, keep my head down, keep focusing.” Johnson has 479 yards on 61 carries …

Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson ‘was touched by God’ with physicality: How high is his ceiling?
1 year, 4 months ago

Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson ‘was touched by God’ with physicality: How high is his ceiling?

New York Times  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — No matter where Kaleb Johnson stands on the practice field, the sun seems to shine on the Iowa Hawkeyes running back. “Last year, I was kind of scared, timid because I didn’t know what to expect,” Johnson said. “I came from high school straight to college and played against people that were older than me about …

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