Iowa sophomore defensive back Tyler Sash was named to the CBS Sports All-America team on Wednesday.

The 6-1, 210-pound native of Oskaloosa led the Hawkeye backfield with six interceptions on the season, including three picks during Iowa’s 35-3 victory over Iowa State in Ames.

He returned an interception for a touchdown during the second half of the Hawkeyes’ Halloween matchup with Indiana, which helped Iowa to a 42-24 win in Iowa City.

Sash also ranked second on the team in total tackles with 84, sitting 51 behind Iowa senior linebacker Pat Angerer, who was named to the CBS Sports All-America second team on defense.

Senior offensive lineman Dace Richardson also made the second team despite missing Iowa’s final few games of the season because of an injury.

Sash, Angerer, and Richardson all earned All-Big Ten honors this season as well.

— by Ryan Young