Penn State Nittany Lions#8 · LB Kooper Ebel
93 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 233 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Hartley, IA
Kooper Ebel is a LB (#8) for Penn State, from Hartley, IA. In the 2026 season he has 29 tackles and 1 sack over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 19
Sacks 16
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 15
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 15
Efficiency
Tackles per game 18
Sack rate 16
Coverage 14
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 19
Havoc rate 15
Measurables
Height 16
Weight 13
Frame 14
Experience 17
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2026 season
29
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
2
Tackles for loss
2
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Kooper Ebel career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PSU | 5 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | ISU | 12 | 77 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | ISU | 14 | 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | ISU | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 34 | 178 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
24
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | at Northwestern | L 13-34 | 11 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Wisconsin | L 20-24 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Buffalo | W 55-13 | 5 | 1 |
| Sep 12 | at Temple | W 27-9 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Marshall | W 45-0 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowPenn State LB: #8
- ClassSenior
- HometownHartley, IA
Kooper Ebel: Penn State LB profile and stats
Kooper Ebel is a LB (#8) for Penn State, from Hartley, IA. This profile tracks Kooper Ebel's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Penn State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Penn State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Kooper Ebel in the news
All newsPreviewUSC at Penn State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: USC visits Penn State at Beaver Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET, on NBC.2026-10-07RecapPenn State beat Buffalo 55-13 (Week 3, 2026)Penn State beat Buffalo 55-13 at Beaver Stadium. Now Penn State is 3-0, and Buffalo is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapPenn State beat Temple 27-9 (Week 2, 2026)Penn State beat Temple 27-9 at Lincoln Financial Field. Now Penn State is 2-0, and Temple is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Kooper Ebel play for?
Kooper Ebel plays for Penn State, wearing #8 at LB.
What position does Kooper Ebel play?
Kooper Ebel is a LB for Penn State.
How tall is Kooper Ebel?
Kooper Ebel is 6-4 and weighs 233 lb.
What year is Kooper Ebel in?
Kooper Ebel is listed as a senior on the Penn State roster.
Where is Kooper Ebel from?
Kooper Ebel is from Hartley, IA.
How many tackles does Kooper Ebel have?
Kooper Ebel has 29 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.