The Iowa defense has always been known as a salty unit. From the bullies of the Big Ten to six seconds of hell, the defensive side of the ball has been a superlative for basically every successful Hawkeye squad of the Ferentz era (and prior).
With a downright monstrous defensive line returning for the Black & Gold next year, and some hopeful greenhorns at the linebacker position, Iowa could very well notch 30 sacks — a high watermark the Hawkeyes have hit twice in the last 10 years (‘15 and ‘09). That’s without mentioning the recent triumphs Iowa’s defensive backs have been enjoying.