For those hoping Iowa football will gut its roster and go full-speed building through the transfer portal, it’s best to temper those expectations. That is not Iowa’s recruiting philosophy under Kirk Ferentz.

With Johnson out of the equation, Iowa turned to a trio of running backs in redshirt freshmen Kamari Moulton and Terrell Washington Jr. and sophomore Jaziun Patterson. The results from that bunch earned a positive postgame review from Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz.

The 2024 season finale for the Iowa Hawkeyes ended in a way that can almost be viewed as fitting. It ended on a stuffed quarterback sneak as they were driving to tie or take the lead. In a way, that encapsulates the season.