"They have great length, great speed, great power," Jaimes said Tuesday. "I think they're some of the best defensive ends we've seen all year."
He's mostly referring to sophomore A.J. Epenesa (6-foot-5, 277 pounds), junior Anthony Nelson (6-7, 270) and senior Parker Hesse (6-3, 261). The three ends help spearhead an Iowa defense that, at least statistically, is more impressive than the rugged Michigan State unit that put Nebraska's offense through the wringer for much of last week's game.
Although Nebraska prevailed 9-6 in Lincoln, "It was like fighting for blades of grass — kind of a bloody-nose fight," said Husker offensive tackle Matt Farniok, who starts on the right side opposite Jaimes.