Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says a bye week did not help the Hawkeyes get injured players back on the field. Offensive tackle Alaric  Jackson, defensive tackle Brady Rieff and four members of the secondary missed the win at Iowa State. None of them will be in the lineup on Saturday against Middle Tennessee State.

The Head Hawkeye says it will allow other players to step up.

Ferentz says a letdown following an off week is always a concern.