This Iowa Hawkeyes star has identified a major issue with the team's struggling defense.
Earlier this month, Iowa surrendered 28 second-half points in a blowout loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Then, last week, the Hawkeyes were surprisingly shredded for 468 total yards and 32 points in a crushing defeat to theSo, what exactly is going on with Iowa's defense, and why did it struggle so much against a pedestrian opponent like Michigan State?“Definitely a lot of missed tackles,", via Tyler Tachman of The Des Moines Register. "Lost a lot of leverage.
The Hawkeyes missed 19 tackles against the Spartans, which certainly played a role in their horrific defensive showing.The thing is, it may be too little, too late. Iowa dropped to 4-3 with its most recent loss, effectively ending its chances of legitimately contending for a Big Ten title. Not only that, but the Hawkeyes seem to be in danger of missing out on a bowl game altogether, even if their upcoming schedule is relatively easy.
Harris has logged 17 tackles, three interceptions, five passes defended and a defensive touchdown this seaon and has definitely been a bright spot in what been a disappointing campaign for Iowa overall.
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