US EditionIowa State Defensive Coordinator Jon Heacock Announces His Retirement
- Jon Heacock announced Tuesday in Ames that he is stepping away from coaching after four-plus decades, ending his career on Dec 23, 2025.
- Following the Dec. 7 On3.com report that Heacock would join Campbell at Penn State, he instead opted to retire earlier this month, ending a 43-year coaching career.
- Heacock, known for a 3-3-5 scheme, was a Broyles Award finalist in 2017 and began coaching in 1983 at Toledo; he was 60-44 as Youngstown State head coach from 2001–2009.
- The Campbell-Heacock partnership helped elevate Iowa State as Matt Campbell became the Cyclones' career wins leader, while Jimmy Rogers was hired as head coach bringing Jesse Bobbit as defensive coordinator.
- Statistics show Heacock's defenses performed at high levels, with the 2022 defensive unit leading the Big 12 in passing defense and rushing defense , and the 2024 Cyclones defense leading the nation in passing defense .
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Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock retires, ending a coaching career after 4-plus decades
Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock has retired, ending a coaching career after four-plus decades. He announced his decision on Tuesday.
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Jon Heacock retires from coaching
After more than 40 seasons spent at the collegiate level, former Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock has announced his retirement from coaching. Heacock, who helped turn the Iowa State defense into one of the nation’s very best and most respected units, was a finalist for the Broyles Award in 2017 and was again a […]
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