AMES, Iowa (AP) — No. 14 Iowa State’s secondary will be without longtime starters Jontez Williams and Jeremiah Cooper the rest of the season because of knee injuries.

Coach Matt Campbell announced Tuesday that Williams damaged the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee late in the Cyclones’ 39-14 win over Arizona on Saturday. Cooper tore his ACL in practice last week. The two have combined for 55 starts.

Williams, an Associated Press All-Big 12 second team pick in 2024, had one interception and two pass breakups this season. He was hurt with 3 minutes left against Arizona as he dove in an attempt to knock a ball away from a receiver.

“So that’s a situation that really stinks for the kid,” Campbell said. “But, man, just how he’s handled it has been uber impressive. And, a great h

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