Iowa running backs coach Ladell Betts says the competition between the Iowa and defense this spring has gotten heated at times. The Hawkeyes close out spring drills Saturday morning with an open practice in Kinnick Stadium.

Betts likes the way the offense has competed in practice.

There is a different look at running back. With Tyler Goodson leaving early to pursue an NFL career sophomores Gavin Williams and LeShon Williams are the featured backs. That duo combined for 140 yards of rushing in a Citrus Bowl loss to Kentucky.

LeShon Williams says the Citrus Bowl experience was a plus for both.

Williams on becoming a featured back during spring drills.