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Iowa Hawkeyes, Led by Kaleb Johnson's Two TDs, Dominate Illinois State 40-0 in Season Opener

Aug 31, 2024, 06:46 PM

The Iowa Hawkeyes delivered a dominant performance against Illinois State, winning 40-0 in their first game of the 2024 season. Iowa's offense, which struggled last season, showed significant improvement, accumulating 423 yards compared to last year's average of 234 yards per game. The team scored three receiving touchdowns, matching their total from the entire previous season. Kaleb Johnson was a standout player, rushing for 119 yards and scoring two touchdowns in the second half. Quarterback Cade McNamara contributed significantly with 147 passing yards and two touchdowns since halftime. This victory marks the first time Iowa has passed for three touchdowns in a game since October 2021.