The Iowa Football program has not won a Bowl game since the 2022 Music City Bowl, and if the Hawkeyes want to snap that losing streak, they must contain Vanderbilt's offense.
Iowa's defense has been stellar this season, ranking in the top 25 in passing defense (No. 6 overall), rushing defense (No. 23 overall), and total defense (No. 7 overall).
Phil Parker always has his unit ready to go, and they have contained most quarterbacks all season.
As the squad prepares for a tough ReliaQuest Bowl matchup against No. 14 Vanderbilt, Head Coach Kirk Ferentz acknowledged that one player on the Vandy offense poses unique challenges for the defense.