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Hawkeye Football: Instant Reaction Iowa Crushes Washington 41-24

Iowa’s long-standing West Coast struggles ended with a dominant 41-24 victory over Washington, marking the Hawkeyes’ first 5-1 start since 2023. The win came after a grueling three-game stretch that included road losses to Michigan and Ohio State, yet Iowa’s offensive firepower—led by quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski in his first career start—overwhelmed the Huskies.

Hecklinski’s poise and quick decision-making set the tone, with DJ Vonnahme and Reece Vander Zee capitalizing on well-timed throws for two first-half touchdowns. Meanwhile, running back Kamari Moulton shattered his career yardage record with 208 rushing yards, anchoring a balanced attack that also saw 202 passing yards.

The defense, meanwhile, stifled Washington’s dual-threat quarterback Demond Williams Jr., recording six sacks and forcing him from the game early in the second quarter. With Elijah Brown stepping in for the Huskies, Iowa’s early momentum proved insurmountable, leaving the Hawkeyes poised to climb in the rankings ahead of a critical stretch in Big Ten play.

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