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You don't just replace a running back like Kaleb Johnson in one afternoon. The Iowa Hawkeyes are finding that out as fall camp rolls on. Johnson rushed 240 times for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns last season for Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes enter the 2025 season under long-time head coach Kirk Ferentz, aiming to build on an 8-5 record from 2024 that included a Music City Bowl loss to Missouri.

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Iowa Hawkeyes Have 'Fun Option' to Replace Kaleb Johnson

The Iowa Hawkeyes lost the engine behind their offense this offseason, as running back Kaleb Johnson decided to take his talents to the NFL. Now, Iowa

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / April 26

Pittsburgh got steal of NFL Draft in Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson

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Steelers add game-changing offensive weapon in third round

He led the Big Ten in rushing last season, averaging 6.4 yards per attempt and scoring 21 touchdowns on the ground.

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Elite Big Ten RB reveals decision to enter 2025 NFL Draft

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Gridiron Heroics / October 2

Star Iowa player makes bold statement about Ohio State ahead of big matchup

Iowa will travel to Ohio State this weekend, which will be the toughest test for both teams so far this season. Iowa has already seen one loss to Iowa State, and the Buckeyes have yet to face hard competition, but they will be tested this week.

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College Football News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 2

Big Ten Daily (Oct. 2): Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson Sends Strong Message to Ohio State

If you can't join 'em, beat 'em. That's the mindset Iowa running back is taking into Saturday's game against Ohio State. Johnson, a native of Ohio, was a three-star prospect out of Ohio.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / October 1

Iowa Star Running Back Throws Shade at Ohio State

As the Ohio State Buckeyes are getting ready to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes in Week 6 of the 2024 college football season, tensions are slightly brewing over the Big Ten matchup.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 1

Iowa Star Throws Fiery Words At Ohio State

The Iowa Hawkeyes are preparing for a very tough matchup this weekend against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Beating Ohio State will be a very difficult task.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 29

One Seriously Concerning Stat for Iowa QB

The Iowa Hawkeyes' offense has been absolutely carried by star running back Kaleb Johnson. However, if the team wants to be a contender in the Big Ten, they will need quarterback Cade McNamara to figure out his struggles.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 28

Iowa Hawkeyes' Secret Weapon, Revealed

Kaleb Johnson is the Iowa Hawkeyes' best player, and defenses have to center their gameplan around stopping him. We know this. However, Iowa has another running back that is turning into quite the weapon: Jaziun Patterson.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 26

Iowa Hawkeyes QB Reveals Hilarious Response To Surprising Play

During the second half of the Iowa Hawkeyes' Week 4 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers, star running back Kaleb Johnson ran for one of his three touchdowns.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 26

Week 4 NFL Draft intel: How one QB could show he's still at top of class

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College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 25

Iowa Hawkeyes' Star Lands Disappointing NFL Comparison

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson has enjoyed a spectacular start to the 2024 season and has quickly established himself as one of the most explosive players in the country.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 25

Incredible Stat Reveals How Dominant Iowa's Kaleb Johnson Has Been

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson has been one of the most dominant players in the country early on in 2024. Through his first four games, Johnson has racked up 685 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground while averaging a robust 8.4 yards per carry.

College Football News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / September 23

Big Ten Football: Conference Announces Week 4 Players of the Week

The Big Ten has announced its honorees for Players of the Week following Week 4 action. There were several deserving candidates, but the league was able the list of winners down five.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 22

Iowa Hawkeyes Coach Gets Honest About Kaleb Johnson

The Iowa Hawkeyes were able to pick up a dominant 31-14 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday in their first conference game of the season.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 21

Iowa's Kaleb Johnson rushes for 206 yards, 3 TDs as Hawkeyes roll Minnesota

Kaleb Johnson ran for a career-high 206 yards and three touchdowns, helping lead Iowa to a 31-14 win over Minnesota in Minneapolis on Saturday. Jaziun Patterson added 66 rushing yards for the Hawkeyes (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten), who won the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy, given annually to the winner of the game.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 18

Iowa star Kaleb Johnson to test Minnesota's stingy defense

Offense and Iowa haven't exactly gone together like peanut butter and jelly in recent years. But the Hawkeyes can boast of an NCAA leader in a pretty important category ahead of their Big Ten Conference opener Saturday night against Minnesota in Minneapolis.