Continuity is credited for Iowa’s success on the defensive side of the football. The Hawkeyes regularly rank near the top of the Big Ten on defense and it has been the key to the program’s success. Phil Parker joined the Iowa staff in 1999 and has been the coordinator since 2012. He also credits his working relationship with linebackers coach Seth Wallace and defensive line coach Kelvin Bell.

Iowa set a program record with 25 interceptions last season and Parker says their style of zone coverage and an effective pass rush were major factors.

Bell says the Hawkeyes have been running the same defense for more than two decades.

Linebackers coach Seth Wallace says it begins with stability.

Wallace says the Hawkeyes are generating turnovers with being forced to gamble.

The Hawkeyes announced the will close out spring drills on April 23rd with an open practice.