Jeremiah Cooper’s early pick in the season opener against UNI set the tone for an Iowa State defense that’s plucked 16 opponents’ passes from the air, which is tied for the eighth-most nationally. A timely interception or two against prolific Tiger quarterback Seth Henigan could set the stage for ISU’s fourth eight-win season under head coach Matt Campbell and sixth bowl triumph in program history.
Iowa State standout sophomore safety Jeremiah Cooper took sitting out two football games this season because of injury as an opportunity to improve, teach and return to the field better than before.
Jeremiah Cooper is one of two players nationally with as many as three interceptions this season. He’s also one of 31 FBS players to have strode into the end zone with a pick-6 and it's hoped his ball-hawking mentality will rub off on his Iowa State teammates.
Here’s a list of five of Iowa State’s most improved players heading into Saturday’s 2:30 p.m. Cy-Hawk game against the Hawkeyes at Jack Trice Stadium.
Jeremiah Cooper’s interception returned for a 58-yard touchdown successfully set the Cyclones’ winning tone early in a 30-9 triumph over the Panthers on a sultry Saturday afternoon at Jack Trice Stadium.
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