Iowa takes back Floyd in 31-14 trampling of Minnesota behind Kaleb Johnson's 206 yards

MINNEAPOLIS -- , Kaleb Johnson rushed for a career-high 206 yards and three touchdowns, with two scores in a dominant third quarter that propelled Iowa past Minnesota for a 31-14 victory that gave the bronze pig trophy back to the Hawkeyes on Saturday night. Having bitterly watched the Gophers hoist Floyd of Rosedale in Iowa last year after a controversial 12-10 loss sealed by a fair catch signal call that negated a punt return touchdown by Cooper DeJean, the Hawkeyes (3-1, 1-0) had a blast in the Big Ten opener on their border-state rival's home turf. Johnson's NCAA-leading four-game rushing total jumped to 685 yards after the junior tailback turned a commanding performance by Iowa's offensive line into a personal highlight tape. “I just really appreciate them for opening up the holes for me and allowing me to do my thing,” Johnson said. “Without them, I’m not Kaleb Johnson.