When Iowa takes on Michigan next Saturday for the Big Ten championship, it’ll be without a key member of its defense.

Corner Matt Hankins will not play in the game, head coach Kirk Ferentz revealed on a conference call with members of the media Sunday. 247Sports’ David Eickholt shared the news.

Hankins has played in 10 games for the Hawkeyes this season. He went through senior day festivities for the Hawkeyes ahead of its Nov. 20 win over Illinois but did not play.

The Texas native has 44 tackles this year for Iowa. He also has 5 pass breakups, 3 interceptions, and a tackle for loss. For his career, he’s appeared in 49 games. The Hawkeye defense will miss that experience when it faces Michigan.

The Big Ten title game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on FOX next Saturday, Dec. 4.