Through six games, the Iowa (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) defense might have exceeded expectations. That’s especially true when considering some of the Hawkeyes’ offensive shortcomings.
Offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz spent earlier this week explaining why backup quarterback Alex Padilla hasn’t gotten any sort of a chance to play and really no one should have been expecting that to happen anyways. Still, it was interesting to hear everything Brian Ferentz had to say about the Hawkeyes’ offense which ranks tied-No. 126 in scoring offense and dead last nationally in total offense.
Again, the defensive results have been quite the opposite. Iowa ranks No. 3 in scoring defense, allowing just 9.8 points per game, and No. 9 in total defense, surrendering just 265 yards per game. There were plenty of impressive performers to talk about at the midway point of the season for Parker and the Hawkeyes.
Here was everything Parker had to say as Iowa rolls along through its bye week in preparation for the back half of the season and a trip to Ohio State.