Iowa State linebacker Caleb Bacon likes the chemistry on thre team heading into next season. The Cyclones return 18 starters from last year’s team that fininshed 7-6. Bacon is a former walk-on from Lake Mills ad is part of a defense that returns nine starters.

Bacon feels the added experience will help the defense be even better next season.

Bacon finished second on the team last season with 60 tackles and says he is a much more confident player.

The Cyclones open next season at home on August 31st against North Dakota.