Saturday, November 8, 2014

Memorial Stadium in Lawrence

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On Saturday afternoon, the Iowa State Cyclones (2-6) will visit the Kansas Jayhawks (2-6) as both teams try to pick up their first Big 12 win of the season. In 2013, the Cyclones were able to shut out the Jayhawks 34-0 at home.

Iowa State lost their second game in a row last Saturday when they were blown out 59-14 by Oklahoma. Their defense gave up 751 yards in that loss, including 510 yards on the ground.

Through eight games, the Cyclones are one of the worst rushing teams in the country by averaging just 113.4 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Sam B. Richardson has thrown for 1,938 yards with 14 touchdowns this season, and he has also rushed for 339 yards with three more scores. Wide receiver Allen Lazard has caught a team-high 34 passes for 443 yards and three touchdowns.

Over the weekend, Kansas lost their fifth game in a row when they were crushed 60-14 by Baylor on the road. They gave up 669 yards in that game and their offense turned the ball over three times.

The Jayhawks currently have the fifth-worst scoring team in the nation by averaging just 16.3 points per game. Their best offensive player has been wide receiver Nick Harwell, who has caught 32 passes for 338 yards and four touchdowns. Running back Corey Avery has averaged 4.1 yards per carry this season and has 435 yards with three touchdowns.

Iowa State Cyclones Betting Trends

Iowa State Cyclones are 4-3-1 Against the Spread

Iowa State Cyclones are 5-3-0 against the Over/Under

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Trends

Kansas Jayhawks are 3-5-0 Against the Spread

Kansas Jayhawks are 1-6-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Iowa State Cyclones

11/03/14 DL Brandon Jensen Undisclosed is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Kansas

11/03/14 QB Sam Richardson Shoulder probable Saturday vs. Kansas

11/03/14 LB Jevohn Miller Knee out indefinitely

11/03/14 RB Martinez Syria Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Kansas

11/03/14 DB Nigel Tribune Groin "?" Saturday vs. Kansas

11/02/14 DL Devlyn Cousin Elbow "?" Saturday vs. Kansas

10/18/14 DB Matt Swoyer ACL out for season

10/09/14 OL Brock Dagel Knee out for season

09/29/14 WR Brett Medders Knee out for season

09/24/14 RB Rob Standard Academics left the team

09/15/14 OT Jacob Dunning Achilles out for season

09/15/14 WR P.J. Harris Leg out for season

09/08/14 LB Levi Peters Leg out for season

09/01/14 WR Quenton Bundrage Knee out for season

08/08/14 OL Ben Loth Knee out for season

Kansas Jayhawks

11/03/14 DB Derrick Neal Neck injured last game, doubtful Saturday vs. Iowa State

11/03/14 DL Keon Stowers Undisclosed injured last game, doubtful Saturday vs. Iowa State

09/03/14 DB Kevin Short Academics out for season

08/21/14 HB Brandon Bourbon ACL out for season

08/21/14 HB Taylor Cox Achilles out for season

Tony's Pick: Take Iowa State

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