Cooper on Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List

AMES, Iowa – Preseason honors continue to roll in for Iowa State defensive back Jeremiah Cooper. The Cyclone junior has been named to the watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award, presented annually to the most outstanding defensive player in college football.

Already a preseason All-Big 12 selection and member of the Lott IMPACT Trophy, Jim Thorpe Award and Nagurski Trophy watch lists, Cooper enters the 2024 season as one of the Big 12's top safeties.

Cooper was second in the Big 12 and sixth nationally with five interceptions last season. He added 10 pass breakups to that number to rank fourth nationally in passes defended per game (1.4).

The El Paso, Texas native finished the season with 45 tackles, including 1.5 for a loss.

Tickets for the 2024 football season are on sale now with a slate that features Kansas State and a Homecoming showdown with Texas Tech as well as others. Fans can purchase season tickets for as low as $299, while mini-packs, single-game tickets and parking are also on sale.

The Cyclones open the season August 31 against 2023 FCS Playoff qualifier North Dakota.