Moulton Shines as Iowa’s Offensive Engine | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

0:00It's September 9th. This is Iowa Hawkeyes football news today, powered by AI Everything Happening with Your Team. I'm Cory with the story. I was opening game against Northern Illinois was a statement, when, especially on offense, they racked up the most yards since 2019 with a rushing attack that was just dominant. Even with a key running back going down with an injury, the offensive line and the rest of the backs stepped up big time. Now one of those backs, Camarie Molten, is getting some serious shine. He absolutely lit up the Niu defense, putting up 183 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just 11 caries. His yards after contact were off the charts, and he was graded as the top running back in the entire FPS for week one. This kind of performance is huge, especially with another running back sideline. Molten looks ready to carry a heavier load, and the team's depth at the position is a major plus. It's good to see him getting this recognition, proving what Iowa fans already knew about

1:03his talent. The run game success early on is critical, taking pressure off the quarterbacks who are still battling for the starting spot. This is especially important, heading into their rivalry game against Iowa State this weekend. They're favored, but Iowa State is always a tough opponent, and they'll be ready. If Molten can keep up to his level of play, it's going to make life a lot easier for the offense. Particularly, the quarterback and the defense. The Hawkeyes' success often hinges on their ground game, and Molten is clearly the engine right now.