Iowa's Parker Wins Broyles Award as Top Assistant Coach

Parker's Defense Ranks Among Top Five Nationally, Despite Loss of Key Players

Phil Parker, Iowa's defensive coordinator, has won the Broyles Award, recognizing him as the nation's top assistant coach.
Parker's defense ranks fourth in scoring defense and fifth nationally in total defense, allowing more than 16 points only twice this season.
Despite losing seven starters, including two first-round selections and two other All-Americans, Iowa’s defense was equally potent in 2023 as it was in 2022.
Iowa’s defense has allowed 400 yards or fewer in 27 straight games dating back to the 2021 season — the longest active streak nationally.
Under Parker's coaching, Iowa has 142 interceptions since 2015, the most of any college football program.