Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker says better tackling will help the Hawkeyes begin to limit explosive plays. The Iowa defense is giving up just under 16 points per game in a 3-2 start to the season but missed tackles were a major factor in a 20-15 loss to 11th ranked Indiana.

Parker says there are tackling fundamentals they work on but it can be difficult to work on in season.

Parker says the first key is to get defenders to the ball.

The Hawkeyes are in the midst of their bye week. They return to action October 11th at Wisconsin.