Iowa’s offense hasn’t met expectations so far this season, but one player has been consistent: Toren Young.

Young, originally the starter in the offseason, eventually lost the No. 1 spot to Ivory Kelly-Martin. Mekhi Sargent, who Young appeared to have been slotted next to at the No. 2 running-back role, became the Hawkeyes’ second back behind Kelly-Martin during the first half of Iowa’s season-opener.

Young had enough of that.

The sophomore tailback touched the ball for the first time in the third quarter, and he made his presence known immediately, trucking a defender, sprinting 40 yards, and setting up Iowa with its first touchdown of the season.

Since he sparked Iowa’s offense in the opener, Young has been (statistically) the Hawkeyes’ best rusher, totaling 234 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He also has the most yards from scrimmage of any Hawkeye on the team.

At his best this season, he’s gained 84 yards, and at his worst, he totaled 68 against Iowa State, but he’s cranked out a solid 5.4 yards-per-carry average, the best among Hawkeye running backs.

Young might not be the flashiest, most athletic member of the Iowa football team, but he’s gotten the job done with consistency and solidified himself as a crucial cog in Iowa’s offensive attack.