Iowa’s offense finally showed signs of consistency against Northern Iowa last week, thanks in large part due to the contributions of two former junior college players from Council Bluffs’ Iowa Western Community College: senior wide receiver Nick Easley and sophomore running back Mekhi Sargent. Easley led the team with ten catches for 103 yards and a touchdown while Sargent contributed 72 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Both players will be looked at as significant contributors to the offense during the rest of the season; Easley is Iowa’s most well-rounded receiver, and Sargent’s impressive 48-yard reception out of the backfield on Saturday displayed the elusiveness and tackle-breaking ability that should solidify his spot in the running back rotation even after Ivory Kelly-Martin returns from injury.
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