Kaleb Johnson Shines as Iowa's Star Running Back

Kaleb Johnson is having a historic start to the 2024 season as the leading rusher in college football, with 685 yards and nine touchdowns over four games for the Iowa Hawkeyes. His performance includes rushing for over 100 yards in every game, highlighted by a remarkable 206-yard outing and three touchdowns against Minnesota. Head coach Kirk Ferentz has praised Johnson, noting that he is on track to potentially win the Doak Walker Award, drawing comparisons to former star Shonn Greene. Despite a struggling passing game, Johnson's dominant rushing has significantly improved Iowa's offensive ranking from 129th to 88th. As Iowa prepares to face No. 3 Ohio State, fans and analysts are closely watching Johnson's continued performance. His unique skills and focus have made him a standout player in the program's history.