The Iowa Hawkeyes may have gotten off to a slow start against the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday night, but they certainly made sure they finished the first half on a positive note.

After trailing 3-0 in a lifeless first quarter, Iowa defensive back Deshaun Lee got things going with a critical interception that put the Hawkeyes in midfield.

Iowa was then able to score a touchdown seven plays later on a year-long run by quarterback Brendan Sullivan, who made his first start of the season.

The Hawkeyes continued to get defensive stops and were able to score another touchdown on a rushing score by running back Kaleb Johnson. On that same drive, fellow halfback Kamari Moulton broke out for a 30-yard run that ultimately set up Johnson’s 16-yard score.

Johnson’s touchdown gave Iowa a 14-3 halftime lead.

Johnson carried the ball 14 times for 89 yards and a touchdown through the first two quarters in his typical fashion.

The Hawkeyes also got solid ground production from Moulton and Jaziun Patterson, who combined for 54 rushing yards on four carries.

Iowa’s offense has been a problem all season, so when the Hawkeyes can get some kind of offensive production, it’s always a sight to behold.

Of course, Wisconsin isn’t exactly a juggernaut, and Iowa should beat the Badgers. However, based on the fact that Iowa played a similar opponent in Michigan State a few weeks ago and laid an egg.

It’s good to see the Hawkeyes actually playing solid fundamental football.

We’ll see in the second half whether it stays that way.