Twitter reacts to linebacker Mike Rose’s stellar debut

Freshman linebacker Mike Rose and redshirt senior D’Andre Payne drag down an Iowa rusher. Iowa defeated Iowa State 13-3 in the 2018 Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk game.

Trevor Holbrook

A 13-3 opening-season loss to in-state rival Iowa certainly stings for Iowa State players, coaches and fans. With few positives on the Iowa State offense and special teams, the defense provided a bright spot.

Leading the charge for the Cyclone defense was freshman Mike linebacker Mike Rose.

Rose played a key role in the Iowa State defense, showing up in the box score (a game-high 11 tackles and a pass break-up) and on Twitter feeds.