Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent

Oct 26, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs against Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Erik Mueller (35), Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Jaylen Rivers (31) and Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Chris Bergin (28) during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs as Northwestern defensive back JR Pace (13) and defensive back Bryce Jackson (22) try to tackle him during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Oct 19, 2019; Iowa City, IA, USA; Purdue Boilermakers defensive end Derrick Barnes (55) pursues Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) during the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2019; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers during the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2019; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) leaps into the end zone to score a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers during the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) rushes as Iowa offensive lineman Landan Paulsen (68) and Iowa tight end Nate Wieting (39) block during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Purdue, Saturday, Oct., 19, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) gets tackled by Purdue defensive lineman Jack Sullivan, left, and linebacker Ben Holt (44) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Purdue, Saturday, Oct., 19, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) takes a handoff from Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Penn State, Saturday, Oct., 12, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) gestures after getting a first down during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Penn State, Saturday, Oct., 12, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent escapes a tackle in the second quarter against Middle Tennessee at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) and Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) celebrate after a NCAA non conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Middle Tennessee State, Saturday, Sept., 28, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) gets embraced by teammates Mekhi Sargent (10) Desmond Hutson (81) Mark Kallenberger (71) after a would-be touchdown during a NCAA non conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Middle Tennessee State, Saturday, Sept., 28, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) tries to break a tackle by Middle Tennessee cornerback Teldrick Ross, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa junior running back Mekhi Sargent pounds into the end zone for a first quarter touchdown against Middle Tennessee at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent runs the ball against Middle Tennessee at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent stretches toward the end zone in the second quarter against Middle Tennessee at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) gets embraced by teammates Nate Wieting (39) and Levi Paulsen (66) after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA non conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Middle Tennessee State, Saturday, Sept., 28, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa junior running back Mekhi Sargent runs the ball in the second quarter against Iowa State on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Iowa junior running back Mekhi Sargent runs the ball in the first quarter against Iowa State on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Iowa junior running back Mekhi Sargent is finally caught by Iowa State defensive back Lawrence White after running the ball for a first down on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley fakes a handoff to running back Mekhi Sargent in the second quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) gets tackled during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) gets embraced by teammates Mekhi Sargent (10) and Nate Stanley (4) after catching a touchdown pass during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum (65) blocks for running back Mekhi Sargent (10) during a NCAA non conference football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) gets embraced by teammates after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA non conference football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA non conference football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores a touchdown during a NCAA non conference football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent rushes during a Hawkeyes football Kids Day scrimmage, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa runningbacks Ivory Kelly-Martin, from left, Toren Young, and Mekhi Sargent pose for a photo during Hawkeyes football media day, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, at the University of Iowa outdoor practice facility in Iowa City, Iowa.

Mekhi Sargent (2018-present) stiff arms Nebraska safety Antonio Reed during their Black Friday rivalry game on Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium. Sargent led the Hawkeyes with 173 yards on the ground and scored a touchdown in the 31-28 Iowa victory.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) gets tackled by defensive back Geno Stone (9) during the final spring football practice, Friday, April 26, 2019, at the University of Iowa outdoor practice facility in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) comes up off the turf during the final spring football practice, Friday, April 26, 2019, at the University of Iowa outdoor practice facility in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent looks up field during the final spring football practice, Friday, April 26, 2019, at the University of Iowa outdoor practice facility in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) during the team's first Outback Bowl Practice in Florida Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Tampa University.

Iowa's Mekhi Sargent runs with the ball during the senior day match-up between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) breaks past a defender as Iowa offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) gestures in the background during a Big Ten Conference NCAA football game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) stiff arms Nebraska safety Antonio Reed (25) during a Big Ten Conference NCAA football game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) rushes during a Big Ten Conference NCAA football game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa's Mekhi Sargent runs the ball into the end-zone for a touchdown during the senior day match-up between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City.

Nov 17, 2018; Champaign, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium.

Nov 17, 2018; Champaign, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) evades Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (3) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium.

Nov 17, 2018; Champaign, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) and Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Dominique Dafney (23) celebrate after a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the fourth quarter at

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) rushes during a Big Ten Conference football game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) sheds a tackle during a Big Ten Conference football game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) gets tackled by Northwestern's Nate Hall (32) during a Big Ten Conference football game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Since the opener, Mekhi Sargent (10) has enjoyed Iowa's longest run of the season: 23 yards at Penn State. The Hawkeyes need more explosive plays from their running game.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores a touchdown against Purdue in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018.

Purdue linebacker Markus Bailey (21) chases down Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018.

Mekhi Sargent #10 of the Iowa Hawkeyes is tackled by Koa Farmer #7 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during a game at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018, in State College, Pennsylvania.

Mekhi Sargent #10 of the Iowa Hawkeyes is tackled by Amani Oruwariye #21 of the Penn State Nittany Lions and Antonio Shelton #55 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during a game at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018, in State College, Pennsylvania.

Mekhi Sargent #10 of the Iowa Hawkeyes is tackled by Amani Oruwariye #21 of the Penn State Nittany Lions and Antonio Shelton #55 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during a game at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018, in State College, Pennsylvania.

Oct 27, 2018; University Park, PA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Iowa 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent gets away from a Maryland lineman on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) gets tackled by Maryland defensive lineman Bryon Cowart (9) during an NCAA Big Ten conference football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) gets tackled along the sideline as Maryland offensive lineman Evan Gregory (52) chases him down during an NCAA Big Ten conference football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) rushes during an NCAA Big Ten conference football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) gets tackled by Maryland wide receiver D.J. Turner (1) during an NCAA Big Ten conference football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent runs the ball against Maryland on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent is hit out of bounds by Maryland safety Antwaine Richardson on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Running back Mekhi Sargent (10) has not fumbled as a Hawkeye, which spans 63 carries and four receptions. He did not lose a fumble in his 205 carries for Iowa Western Community College last season, either.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) rushes during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) rushes during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent is caught by Wisconsin linebacker T.J. Edwards on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) collides with Northern Iowa defensive back Xavior Williams (9) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs into the end zone during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) gets tackled by Northern Iowa linebacker Duncan Ferch (39) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent tiptoes along the sideline after running the ball for a first down against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent blows through a hole in the Northern Iowa defense en route to a first down on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent blows through a hole in the Northern Iowa defense en route to a first down on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Members of the Iowa football team celebrate after running back Mekhi Sargent scored against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent runs the ball against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) collides with Northern Iowa defensive back Xavior Williams (9) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs into the end zone during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) rushes during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the Cy-Hawk NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores a touchdown during the Cy-Hawk NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the Cy-Hawk NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) hands off a ball to Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) during the Cy-Hawk NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent dives into the end zone for a touchdown during a Kids Day practice on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.