Kamari Moulton runs for career-best 208 yards and 2 TDs as No. 20 Iowa beats Washington, 41-24

Published: 01:10 EDT, 10 October 2026 | Updated: 01:10 EDT, 10 October 2026

SEATTLE (AP) – Kamari Moulton ran for a career-high 208 yards on 26 carries and the Iowa defense held Washington to minus-3 yards rushing as the 20th-ranked Hawkeyes rolled to a 41-24 victory Friday night.

Jeremy Hecklinski, starting in place of injured Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown, threw for 202 yards and three touchdowns on 14-of-19 passing. Moulton averaged 8 yards per carry and scored twice against a struggling Huskies defense.

Iowa (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) bolted to a 13-0 lead in the first quarter as Caden Buhr nailed field goals of 51 and 27 yards, and Moulton scored on a 56-yard touchdown run.

Hecklinski connected with tight end DJ Vonnahme twice in the second quarter for touchdown passes of 20 and 27 yards to make it 27-0.

Meanwhile, the Hawkeyes defense dominated UW early on, forcing punts on each of Washington´s first five drives while holding the Huskies (3-3, 0-3) to 95 yards of total offense in the first half.

UW totaled 14 yards on 15 plays during its first five drives before finally scoring on a 30-yard field goal from Tyler Robles with 1:56 left in the first half.

Iowa defensive back Zach Lutmer, right, tackled Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. left after taking a hit on that second-quarter drive and went to the locker room for X-rays. He did not return.

Elijah Brown came in late in the first half and gave the offense a spark, leading an eight-play, 75-yard drive to open the third quarter that ended with a 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Chris Lawson.

The Hawkeyes and Huskies each scored another touchdown in the third to make it 34-18 before Moulton scored his second TD on a 3-yard run with 12:06 left in the game.

Brown connected with Mason James for a 3-yard touchdown pass on the final play of the game.

Iowa: The Hawkeyes´ consistent pressure on defense made life miserable for Washington, as Iowa finished with six sacks and eight tackles for loss while shutting down the Huskies’ ground game.

Washington: Brown breathed some life into the offense after Williams´ exit, going 28-of-39 for 251 yards passing and three touchdowns. Williams is the starter, but Brown appears ready for his chance if Williams misses time with an injury.

Iowa: After a bye week, the Hawkeyes visit Minnesota on Oct. 24.

Washington: Will visit Purdue next Friday.

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Iowa running back Kamari Moulton evades a tackle from Washington safety Rylon Dillard-Allen (4) to run for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Iowa wide receiver Reece Vander Zee reacts after a catch against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Iowa players celebrate a win over Washington after an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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