The upcoming Saturday in Ames will witness a face-off between two NCAA Football teams in the same state as the Iowa Hawkeyes take on the Iowa State Cyclones in a heated college football rivalry showdown. Both teams are entering this game with a flawless 1-0 record.
Iowa commenced their season strongly, although they did experience a slight slowdown, ultimately prevailing over Utah State with a final score of 24-14.
On the other hand, Iowa State had a dominant performance in their opening game, dismantling Northern Iowa.
The last meeting between these two teams occurred a season ago, resulting in a 10-7 victory for the Cyclones. Here are our Iowa vs Iowa State picks & parlays.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones Odds
The latest NCAAF Odds to take a look at for one of our NCAAF Picks:
- Moneyline: Iowa Hawkeyes -185, Iowa State Cyclones +155
- Spread: Iowa Hawkeyes -4, Iowa State Cyclones +4
- Total: 36.5
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones Picks & Parlays
Take a look at our Iowa vs Iowa State picks & parlays for one of the NCAA Football games today.
The Iowa Hawkeyes offense just is not very good. The Cyclones should be able to score enough despite the Hawkeyes being a good defensive team. Iowa State goes on and wins this game at home in a big rivalry game.
Those are pretty poor offenses. Keep this game under the total, despite it being so low anyway. Bet the Under 36.5 in this game.
Hawkeyes vs. Cyclones Pick
- Iowa State Cyclones +4 against Iowa State Cyclones
Hawkeyes vs. Cyclones Parlay
- Iowa State Cyclones +4
- Under 36.5
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones Information
Iowa Hawkeyes vs Iowa State Cyclones
Location of the game: Jack Trice Stadium. Ames, IA.
Date & Time: Saturday, September 9. 2:30 pm CST.
How to watch: FOX
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Analysis
Looking at the college football standings, Kirk Ferentz and his coaching team at Iowa are undoubtedly determined to secure the Big Ten West title one last time before the impending conference realignment shuffles the deck.
Currently, the Hawkeyes, in conjunction with Wisconsin, are the frontrunners in the betting odds to claim the title. Iowa’s upcoming NCAAF schedule includes a home game against Western Michigan, followed by a challenging road trip to Penn State in Week Four, and a crucial visit to Wisconsin later in the season.
In his debut for Iowa, Cade McNamara showcased his potential by throwing two touchdown passes. The former Michigan Wolverine, who had been nursing a sore quad, received clearance to play and proved to be the linchpin of the offense.
McNamara’s first touchdown pass found Seth Anderson, while his second connected with Erick All. The Hawkeyes sealed the deal with a third touchdown in the fourth quarter, with Kaleb Johnson covering three yards.
On the defensive front, the Hawkeyes faced a formidable Aggies offense that amassed over 210 passing yards and added 116 rushing yards to their tally. To complement their championship aspirations, Iowa must elevate their offensive performance and strive for improvements in these key statistics. The Iowa Hawkeyes standings in the Big Ten are questionable, pending how they can figure out the offense.
Cyclones on the Rise
Last season, the Iowa State Cyclones’ victory over Iowa marked a significant milestone in the program’s history. Although it wasn’t the prettiest win, it got the job done, and now they are poised to continue their success at Jack Trice Stadium, aiming for a back-to-back triumph. Looking ahead, Iowa State is gearing up for its first road trip next week, set to face the Ohio Bobcats.
During their previous victory, the Cyclones made a statement by securing an interception for their first score of the game. Looking at their college football players, Jeremiah Cooper’s impressive 58-yard return quickly propelled them to a 7-0 lead.
The first quarter concluded with a 14-0 advantage for Iowa State, thanks to Rocco Becht’s end-zone plunge. Becht also contributed a 14-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Moore in the second quarter, extending their lead to 20-0.
Remarkably, Becht only needed 13 pass attempts throughout the game, finishing with 113 yards and two touchdowns. The Cyclones’ ground game proved effective, churning out 134 yards on 27 carries.
Notably, Iowa State’s defense played a pivotal role, forcing two interceptions from Panthers quarterback Theo Day. The Iowa State Cyclones schedule shows them at Ohio next week.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Picks
There’s a lack of confidence in the Iowa Hawkeyes’ ability to score when crucial moments arise.
Despite an impressive start that raised hopes for offensive improvement, the rest of the game revealed ongoing offensive struggles. Expect Iowa State to outperform them in this matchup.
Barring any late additions to the college football injury report, the final score prediction for Saturday’s game leans towards the Iowa State Cyclones prevailing 24-10 over the Iowa Hawkeyes.
- Our Iowa vs Iowa State picks & parlays: Iowa State +4 and Iowa State/Iowa Under 36.5.
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