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Kaleb Johnson sets Iowa record in Week 13 vs. Maryland
By Crissy Froyd
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Kaleb Johnson has further etched his way into the Iowa record books, now holding the record for most rushing touchdowns in a single season. That record was formerly held by former Hawkeyes running back Shonn Greene.
Here’s a look that the play that Johnson hit the milestone on against the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday, marking his 21st rushing score of the season. He punched it in on a two-yard attempt that the Maryland defense was no match for.
It was not a huge play, but one that made Hawkeyes history. It also furthered the Iowa lead to 10-0 at that point roughly 9 minutes into the first quarter of the action.
Kaleb Johnson has officially set the @HawkeyeFootball record for most rushing TDs in a single season, pashing Shonn Greene 🙌#B1GFootball on @BigTenNetwork 📺 pic.twitter.com/fZvVAmfxqf
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 23, 2024
Johnson headed into the game with 188 carries for 1,328 yards with 20 touchdowns. He also had 19 receptions for 109 yards and 1 touchdown. That is a huge step in the right direction after he seemed to take a step back in 2023, finishing that season with 463 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. He averaged just 4 yards per carry.
So far in this contest, he totals 109 rushing yards and 1 touchdown on 22 carries. The Hawkeyes lead the Terrapins, 13-0 in what has been a tough game for both teams to put points on the scoreboard, but a battle Iowa has won at the halfway point.