Kaleb Johnson rushes for 173 yards and 2 TDs in Iowa's 38-21 win over Troy

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan (1) celebrates with teammate Cade McNamara (12) after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan (1) celebrates with teammate Cade McNamara (12) after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)


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IOWA CITY, Iowa — Kaleb Johnson rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns as Iowa rallied in the second half for a 38-21 win over Troy on Saturday. It was the third consecutive 100-yard rushing game for Johnson, who came into the game ranked third nationally at 153 yards per game. Johnson opened the scoring with a 4-yard touchdown run on Iowa's first possession then his 33-yard touchdown run with 12:05 left in the game gave the Hawkeyes a 31-21 lead. The Hawkeyes (2-1) were able to hold off the Trojans (0-3), who got three big scoring plays from receiver Devonte Ross.

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