(Radio Iowa) – Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says the defense will face a new challenge this week. The fifth ranked Hawkeyes host Kent State and will look to slow down an offense that spreads the field and plays hurry up.

Ferentz says the Golden Flashes offense won’t be intimidated.

Ferentz wants to offense to be more efficient on third down and more effective in the red zone.

Listen for the pre-game and kick-off (at 2:30) this afternoon, on KJAN.