Kamari Moulton rushed for a career‑high 208 yards on 26 carries, scoring two touchdowns to lead the 20th‑ranked Hawkeyes. His 208‑yard outing marked the best single‑game rushing total of his college career and provided the offensive spark that propelled Iowa to a commanding lead. Moulton's performance was the cornerstone of Iowa's offensive success.
Iowa's defense held Washington to minus‑3 yards on the ground, limiting the Huskies' rushing attack and helping the Hawkeyes secure a 41‑24 victory. Washington scored 24 points, but the combination of Moulton's two touchdowns and the defensive dominance proved decisive. The defense's ability to limit Washington's rushing game shifted the momentum in Iowa's favor.