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Finds end zone in conference win Cooper hauled in 4 of 6 targets for 83 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-28 victory against Maryland.

Impact Cooper found the end zone on a 27-yard pass from quarterback Kurtis Rourke in the second quarter, giving the Hoosiers a 14-7 lead before halftime. The redshirt sophomore receiver tied his season-high with four receptions on the day, recording his second-highest yardage total of the season as well. Cooper has now caught 16 passes for 328 yards and three touchdowns through the team's first five games this season and will look to build on his performance against the Terrapins when the Hoosiers travel to face Northwestern on Saturday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day in blowout win Cooper reeled in 1 of 3 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 52-14 victory versus Charlotte.

Impact Cooper caught just a single pass for 11 yards on Saturdday, failing to find the end zone for the Hoosiers for the first time since Week 1. The redshirt sophomore receiver also saw his fewest targets of the young season, though the game script in a 52-14 blowout leading to more of a focus on the ground game in the secong half could be the culprit there. Cooper caught at least three passes in each of the team's first three games and will look to get things back on track when Indiana hosts Maryland on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in conference opener Cooper compiled four receptions (on five targets) for 58 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-13 win versus UCLA.

Impact Coming off a career day against Western Illinois in Week 2, Cooper found the end zone once again in Indiana's conference opener against UCLA. The redshirt sophomore receiver totaled 58 yards on the day, good for second on the team, and has now caught at least three passes in each of the Hoosiers' first three games. Cooper's volume and big-play potential give him a moderate floor in terms of fantasy production, with his next opportunity coming when the Hoosiers host Charlotte on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in blowout Cooper caught all four targets for 131 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 77-3 win versus Western Illinois.

Impact Cooper's score came on a 69-yard pass from quarterback Tayven Jackson in the fourth quarter with the game well in hand. The redshirt sophomore receiver tied for second on the team in receptions on the day and converted 100 percent of his targets. Cooper will hope to build off his positive momentum against UCLA on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Indiana Hoosiers Highlights | CFB on FOX

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Indiana Hoosiers Highlights | CFB on FOX

SEPTEMBER 7 • FOX SPORTS

Out for Week 13 Cooper (undisclosed) is out for Indiana's game Saturday at Purdue.

Impact Cooper will have to wait until 2024 to play again. The redshirt freshman finished 2023 with 18 receptions for 267 yards (14.8 averaged per catch) and two touchdowns across his seven games.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injury not considered long-term Head coach Tom Allen indicated Monday that Cooper's (undisclosed) injury is not considered long-term and is questionable for Saturday's matchup against Illinois, Jack Ankony of SI....

Impact Cooper left the game early against Wisconsin and was not able to return. With teammate Cam Camper (knee) out for the year, the Hoosiers will lean on the redshirt freshman to step up. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver has totaled 18 receptions for 267 yards and two touchdowns this season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Saturday Cooper (undisclosed) is out for the remainder of Saturday's game versus Wisconsin, per the Big Ten Network broadcast.

Impact Cooper exited Saturday's game early after recording one catch for 12 yards. His next chance to suit up will be Week 11's matchup with Illinois.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Cooper went to the locker room during Saturday's game versus Wisconsin, Mason Williams of Rivals.comreports.

Impact Cooper required some medical attention before exiting for the locker room Saturday. The redshirt freshman had one catch for 12 yards before he departed from the contest, and it's unclear if he'll be able to return.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Catches early TD in loss Cooper caught one of two targets for 35 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-14 loss to Rutgers.

Impact Cooper reeled in his first touchdown catch of the season when the Hoosiers opened up with a touchdown in the first quarter. However, he tallied just one more target for the remainder of the game. Through seven games this season, the redshirt freshman has caught 14 passes (on 26 targets( for 203 yards, and almost exactly half of this production came in a Week 2 win over Indiana State. Cooper's production should once again fall to the wayside when the Scarlet Knights head on the road to Penn State in Week 9.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana's Brendan Sorsby completes a 35-yard touchdown pass to Omar Cooper Jr. to take a 7-0 lead over Rutgers

Indiana's Brendan Sorsby completes a 35-yard touchdown pass to Omar Cooper Jr. to take a 7-0 lead over Rutgers

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS