Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker considers the Broyles Award a team accomplishment. Parker was named college football’s top assistant coach after a season in which the defense carried the Hawkeyes to a 10-3 record and a Big Ten west division crown.

Iowa finished the season ranked fifth in the country in total defense and fourth in scoring defense.

Parker traveled to the ceremony in Little Rock, Arkansas, following a loss to Michigan in the Big Ten championship game.

The Hawkeyes are getting ready to play Tennessee in the Citrus Bowl on New Years Day.