Overview
- Coach Matt Campbell confirmed Tuesday that Jeremiah Cooper and Jontez Williams will miss the rest of 2025 with ACL injuries.
- Williams damaged the ACL in his right knee late in the 39-14 win over Arizona, while Cooper tore his ACL in practice last week.
- The pair combined for 55 career starts and entered the season as decorated Big 12 defenders with prior AP all-conference honors.
- Tre Bell, a transfer from Lindenwood, made his first start in Cooper's place against Arizona and is now part of the starting plan.
- Quinten Taylor Jr. is in line for his first start when the No. 14 Cyclones, now 5-0, visit Cincinnati on Saturday.