(Radio Iowa) – An Iowa defense that ranks 15th nationally will take on a Kentucky offense ranked 39th in Saturday’s Citrus Bowl. Hawkeye defensive coordinator Phil Parker says it begins with Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez.

Parker says the Wildcats combine a strong ground game with the play action of quarterback Will Levis.

It is the final game together for a veteran Iowa secondary that leads the nation in interceptions.

Senior safety Jack Koerner says Levis is a much better quarterback than the one they faced at Penn State.

Koerner says the Iowa defense will need a disciplined approach.