The 'Heisman Watch' cover says it all: "A Star in the Making: Iowa's Defense is one of the reasons they're 6-0 and ranked #4 in the nation". The Defense had four firsts on the season against Illinois. They held Illinois for a season high/low of only 94 yards Total Offense, they had their season high of holding Illinois to only 112 passing yards, 275 total yards and made the opposing team punt for a high of nine times.
They will look to their defense next week as they will take on former #1 ranked team in the nation, the #5 Ohio State Buckeyes. The Hawkeyes will have the upper hand as the game will be played in Iowa City at Kinnick Stadium.