No. 22 Iowa defeats Northern Illinois 40-0 in both teams’ season opener, powered by a shutdown defensive performance and a strong running game from Kamari Moulton. Moulton posts a career-high 183 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the win.
Iowa’s defense limits Northern Illinois to no scoring throughout the game, contributing to the shutout. In the early stages, Moulton exceeds his previous best, surpassing his prior career high of 114 yards during the first quarter, when he accumulates 132 yards. He also adds touchdown runs of 50 and 37 yards, helping Iowa establish control early.
Across the two reports, the central focus is consistent: the final score, Iowa’s defensive effort that keeps Northern Illinois off the board, and Moulton’s efficient, big-yard rushing output. Both sources describe the same key statistical highlights from Moulton’s first-quarter performance and his two-touchdown total.
