According to a report from national college football insider Bruce Feldman of The Athletic, the Badgers are adding a senior defensive analyst to the staff. Wisconsin is set to add Rhode Island defensive coordinator Jack Cooper as a senior defensive analyst.
Cooper joined the Rhode Island staff in 2020, and is currently the defensive coordinator and the defensive backs coach for the Rams. The turnaround in 2021 was one of the biggest in URI history, as the Rams boasted a top-50 defense in points allowed. The Rams went 7-4 this season, which is their best win total in two decades.
Cooper also has Big Ten experience, as he served on the Nebraska staff as a defensive quality control coach for two seasons.
SOURCE: Wisconsin is set to add Rhode Island DC Jack Cooper as a senior defensive analyst. Cooper, a former Nebraska staffer, did a terrific job with the URI defense and helped the Rams in 2021 to the best season in 20 years.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) May 26, 2023