Nebraska Football: Previewing the Iowa Hawkeyes

Defensively, the Hawkeyes are one of the best teams in the country, to no one’s surprise. Their defense ranks third in scoring this season, allowing 12.4 points per game and  281.4 yards per game.

They’ve been stellar against both the run and pass this year but have been particularly difficult to run against, allowing just 3.1 yards per carry. Opposing pass offenses haven’t had too much more success in that regard, averaging just 173 passing yards per contest.

Notable defensive standouts include linebacker Jay Higgins who has totaled 133 tackles so far this season, including 3.5 tackles for a loss and one sack. Linebacker Nick Jackson has been great as well, with 87 takes, including seven tackles for a loss and three sacks.

All in all, this is another elite Phil Parker led defense, and the Huskers offense will have their hands full on Friday afternoon.