The Iowa cornerback is playing at an all-American level. Josh Jackson leads the nation with 5 interceptions. Chad Leistikow/HawkCentral
Mark that as another pair of interceptions for Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson.
The junior picked off Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook and returned it for the score during the first drive of Saturday's game between the Hawkeyes and the third-ranked Badgers. It was the fourth play of the drive.
Watch the play here:
During the third quarter with Iowa trailing 17-7, Jackson returned another pick for the score. It's his seventh interception this season.
Jackson's efforts started to gain traction on social media:
Last week, the Hawkeyes intercepted the first pass thrown by Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett. Iowa went on to beat Ohio State 55-24. Jackson had three INTs that game, including this gem:
Read more about Jackson here:
- The path Iowa's Josh Jackson took in becoming one of nation's top cornerbacks
- Josh Jackson quietly pushes himself into first-round NFL Draft discussion
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