CBS Sports gives Iowa football veteran hope as a Heisman longshot

TL;DR

Iowa football veteran Kamari Moulton is highlighted as a Heisman longshot by CBS Sports, despite no players currently listed in Heisman odds. Moulton has averaged 5.3 yards per carry and over 1,200 rushing yards in his first two seasons.

Key points

Kamari Moulton is highlighted as a Heisman longshot by CBS Sports.
No Iowa players are currently listed in Heisman odds.
Moulton has averaged 5.3 yards per carry in his first two seasons.
Iowa last won the Heisman Trophy in 1939 with Nile Kinnick.
Moulton faces challenges with a remade offensive line.

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Nile Kinnick

Kamari MoultonIowa Hawkeyes

It has been 87 years since the Heisman Trophy found its way to Iowa City and the Iowa Hawkeyes. In 1939, Iowa legend Nile Kinnick brought home the Hawkeyes' sole Heisman Trophy in program history after leading Iowa to a 6-1-1 record, while excelling through the air and on the ground.

The Hawkeyes, a program built on team success rather than individual performances, have long relied on all-around play to sustain their success. That said, CBS Sports has tabbed one of Iowa's veterans as a Heisman longshot if he can find a groove behind a remade offensive line.

CBS Sports predicted one potential Heisman winner from each top 25 team, and running back Kamari Moulton could be set up for a special year for the Hawkeyes.

18. Iowa: RB Kamari Moulton

**Odds:**Unlisted

No Iowa players are listed in Heisman odds, but the Hawkeyes might quietly have themselves an interesting young back in Moulton. Across the first two years of his career, Mountain has averaged 5.3 yards per carry and cleared 1,200 yards on the ground for a steadily improving offense. While he will have to overcome turnover on the offensive line, Moulton could easily be a highly productive running back. - Shehan Jeyarajah

Moulton enters his fourth year with the Iowa program, having appeared in 27 games, with 10 starts to his name. He spent time behind Kaleb Johnson during the 2024 campaign, but saw an increased workload in 2025.

Q&A

Who is Kamari Moulton and why is he considered a Heisman longshot?

Kamari Moulton is a running back for the Iowa Hawkeyes, noted for his impressive average of 5.3 yards per carry and over 1,200 rushing yards in his first two seasons, making him a potential Heisman candidate.

When was the last time Iowa won the Heisman Trophy?

Iowa last won the Heisman Trophy in 1939, when Nile Kinnick received the award, marking the only Heisman in the program's history.

What challenges does Kamari Moulton face this season?

Moulton will need to adapt to a remade offensive line, which poses a challenge for maintaining his performance and increasing his Heisman candidacy.