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Kaleb Johnson shares reaction to first career 200-yard game in win vs. Purdue
By Paul Harvey
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Kaleb Johnson had himself a career day in Iowa’s Week 10 win over Purdue. Though Spencer Petras started the scoring for Iowa with a pair of passing touchdowns, it was Johnson who cemented the game as a blowout for the Hawkeyes.
Johnson ended the game with 200 yards even on 22 carries with a 75-yard touchdown for the Hawkeyes. He also produced 2 catches for 17 yards in the win.
After the game, Johnson was asked about the performance. He admitted, “it’s the best feeling” he’s ever had as a player. It’s hard to deny that after such a dramatic outing.
Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson after a 200-yard rushing day: “It’s the best feeling I’ve had in my life, for real. I’m not going to lie. This feels so good.”
— Chad Leistikow (@ChadLeistikow) November 5, 2022
Johnson is a true freshman for Iowa who arrived in Iowa City as a 3-star prospect. Entering Saturday, Johnson had 353 rushing yards on the season and just a single 100-yard performance to his credit.
In Week 10, Johnson produced the first 200-yard outing by a Hawkeye since 2015. Now, Iowa appears to have its workhorse back for the stretch run in November.
Up next for Johnson will be a stout Wisconsin rush defense in Week 11.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.