19-Year-Old Cooper Jacob Advances to Finals in San Angelo after Big Ride

19-year-old Cooper Jacobs didn’t shy away from the first big moment of his PRCA career. Jacobs locked in his spot in the Finals at the San Angelo Rodeo after a big 87.5-point ride jumped him to No. 2 in the long round.

While the 87.5 points were Jacob’s best professional ride, just a few weeks ago he was 94 points at a college rodeo.

“It has been going good for me, I’ve been blessed,” Jacobs said of his hot stretch of riding.

For now, Jacobs will head to the Finals in San Angelo before going back to his normal routine of juggling both his college and professional schedule.

“I just try to get on practice bulls during the week and keep my mind right.”

The 2024 season is complete, here are the full standings
With a payday north of $86,000 for the winner in each event, the importance of the NFR Average was unmatched in 2024
Mowry won the RAM Top Gun Award with nearly $300,000 in Las Vegas
After three straight second place finishes, Frost finally got his moment in 2024
Wright put an exclamation point on his 2024 season with 89.5 points on his final horse
Wade/Thorp were 3.8 as the last pair out to seal their Gold Buckles
Struxness entered Round 10 projected No. 4 and walked out with his first career Gold Buckle
Thompson did just enough to squeak out his first career Gold Buckle