Orlando, Florida — 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.
Iowa safety Kaevon Merriweather says the defense faces a challenge in Saturday’s Citrus Bowl. The Hawkeyes take on a Kentucky team that averages better than 33 points per game.
Merriweather says Kentucky’s offense has a lot of weapons, including quarterback Will Levis.
Merriweather says the run defense faces a challenge against Kentucky’s Chris Rodriguez.
