Ethan Hurkett and the Iowa defense succeed by "breaking the rock over time"

Fansided | September 11, 2025

The defense has been solid in the first two games, and look to continue that on Saturday

Nov 23, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett (49) celebrates after tackling Maryland Terrapins running back Nolan Ray (not pictured) behind the line of scrimmage during the second half at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images | Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Iowa Football sits at 1-1 following a crushing defeat to Iowa State.

In a slugfest in Ames last weekend, the Hawkeyes could not make enough plays to ultimately win the game, but pushed a solid Iowa State team to the brink before falling short.