Kaleb Johnson returns from injury to rush for 134 yards in Hawkeyes' 20-14 win over Purdue

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- , Kaleb Johnson rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown in his return from an ankle injury as Iowa defeated Purdue 20-14 on Saturday. The Hawkeyes (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten), who came into the game ranked 130th in the nation in total offense, were outgained 357-291 by the Boilermakers (2-4, 1-2) but came up with enough big plays for the win. Johnson, who came into the season as Iowa's starter at running back, missed the last three games after rushing for 91 yards in Iowa’s first two games. “I just love being back,” Johnson said. “It just gives me a chance to do what I do.” Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said Johnson's return came sooner than he expected. “He looked like he was 100 percent,” Ferentz said. Johnson's second carry was a 67-yard touchdown that gave Iowa a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. “I thought, ‘I’m gone,' ” Johnson said of the hole he ran through.