Nebraska Cornhuskers#- · LB Niko Cooper
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- Former player
Niko Cooper played LB for Nebraska. In the 2023 season he had 38 tackles and 1 sack over 12 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Niko Cooper career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | WKU | 12 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | WKU | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | WKU | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | NEB | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 28 | 62 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season totals, 2020 to 2023. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Niko Cooper: Nebraska LB profile and stats
Niko Cooper is a LB for Nebraska. This profile tracks Niko Cooper's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Nebraska roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Nebraska sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Niko Cooper in the news
All newsPreviewIndiana at Nebraska: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Indiana visits Nebraska at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Kickoff is 12:00 PM ET, on Fox, FOX.2026-10-07RecapNebraska beat Maryland 48-23 (Week 5, 2026)Nebraska beat Maryland 48-23 at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Now Nebraska is 5-0, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Maryland is 2-3, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapNebraska beat Michigan State 31-13 (Week 4, 2026)Nebraska beat Michigan State 31-13 at Spartan Stadium. Now Nebraska is 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan State is 2-2, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Niko Cooper play for?
Niko Cooper plays for Nebraska at LB.
What position does Niko Cooper play?
Niko Cooper is a LB for Nebraska.