Iowa State safety Ta’Shawn James believes depth will help the 14th ranked Cyclones overcome key injuries the secondary as they get ready to visit Cincinnati. Starting corners Jeremiah Cooper and Jontez Williams are both lost for the season with knee injuries.

James believes the newcomers will step up.

The concern this week for the Cyclone defense is Cincinnati dual threat quarterback Brendan Sorsby.

James says facing a talented quarterback is nothing new in the Big 12.