Highlight to watch: Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson's 67-yard TD dash

Highlight to watch: Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson’s 67-yard TD dash

Johnson now has two touchdowns and 266 rushing yards in his career against Purdue.

October 7, 2023

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson celebrates after a run during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson missed the Hawkeyes’ last three contests due to an ankle injury and made his return Saturday afternoon against Purdue. The Hamilton, Ohio, native started off quickly in his first game action since September, catching a 13-yard pass from quarterback Deacon Hill to start the Hawkeyes’ second offensive drive.

The following play, Johnson took a handoff and hit the hole, sprinting 67 yards untouched for a score, giving Iowa an early lead.

Hawks Fly 💨@Kj_Superman2 x #Hawkeyes

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— Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) October 7, 2023

Last season, the then-freshman Johnson ran for 200 yards and a touchdown against the Boilermakers.

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