Caleb Bacon Injury Update: Iowa State Football LB Injures Leg in Game vs North Dakota

Latest News on Caleb Bacon's Injury

Iowa State football linebacker Caleb Bacon suffered a leg injury during the team's game against North Dakota on Saturday, September 10, 2023.

Bacon was injured in the first quarter of the game after making a tackle on North Dakota running back Tyler Hoosman.

Bacon was helped off the field by trainers and did not return to the game.

The extent of Bacon's injury is not yet known.

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell said after the game that Bacon was being evaluated by team doctors.

Bacon's injury is a significant blow to Iowa State's defense.

Bacon is one of the team's most experienced and productive linebackers.

His absence could leave a big hole in Iowa State's defense.

Iowa State will play its next game on Saturday, September 17th, against the Iowa Hawkeyes.

It is not yet known if Bacon will be able to play in that game.

If Bacon is unable to play, Iowa State will likely start redshirt freshman Will McDonald in his place.