Moulton Shines in Hawkeyes' Dominant Win | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

0:00On September 8th, the Iowa Hawkeyes kicked off their 2026 season with a dominant performance, shutting out Northern Illinois 42-0. What stood out was their commitment to the run game, racking up 289 yards on 38 carries, averaging over 7 yards A-pop. Two of those scores came from running back Kamari Molten in the first quarter alone. Molten was on another level, especially early on. He broke off a 50-yard touchdown run, then followed it up with a 37-yarder just minutes later. By the end of the first quarter, he had already surpassed 130 yards on the ground. He finished the day with a career-high 183 rushing yards on 11 carries, averaging a ridiculous 16.6 yards per carry. Coach Kurt Forens was impressed, noting Molten looked faster, quicker, and more confident than he'd ever seen him. He credited it to maturity and development, and just the genuine love for the game.

1:01The team did suffer a setback, though, with transfer running back LJ Phil of Jr. going down with a high ankle sprain. This means Molten will be the guy carrying the load for the Hawkeyes moving forward. Saturday's opener showed he's more than ready for that responsibility. That's your Iowa Hawkeyes football news today update, AI-powered, and always on.