Saturday, October 11, 2014

Jack Trice Stadium in Ames

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On Saturday afternoon, the Toledo Rockets (4-2) will go for their fourth win in a row when they take on the struggling Iowa State Cyclones (1-4).

Toledo was able to pick up a 20-19 overtime victory over the weekend thanks to Western Michigan missing its extra point in OT. The Rockets turned the ball over three times in the game, but they also rushed for 234 yards.

Toledo has been able to rush for 242.7 yards per game this season, which ranks them in the top 25 in that department. Running back Kareem Hunt has been Toledo's top player this season by rushing for 527 yards and seven touchdowns in six games. Wide receiver Alonzo Russell has caught 31 passes for 474 yards and six scores.

Last Saturday, Iowa State could only score six first-half points against Oklahoma State and ended up losing 37-20. They didn't commit a turnover in the game, but their defense let them down by giving up 400 yards to Oklahoma State.

The Cyclones have only scored 22 points per game while giving up 33.8 points per game this season. Quarterback Sam B. Richardson has completed 61 percent of his passes this season for 791 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions, and he has also rushed for 153 yards. Freshman wide receiver Allen Lazard leads the Cyclones with 208 receiving yards and he has one touchdown.

Toledo Rockets Betting Trends

Toledo Rockets are 2-4-0 Against the Spread

Toledo Rockets are 4-2-0 against the Over/Under

Iowa State Cyclones Betting Trends

Iowa State Cyclones are 2-2-1 Against the Spread

Iowa State Cyclones are 2-3-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Toledo Rockets

10/05/14 WR Dwight Macon Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Iowa State
10/05/14 RB Kareem Hunt Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Iowa State
09/11/14 DT Marquise Moore Foot out for season
09/10/14 OL Nate Jeppesen Leg out indefinitely
09/08/14 QB Phillip Ely Knee out for season
09/03/14 CB Cameron Cole Knee out for season
09/02/14 CB Cheatham Norrils Infection out for season

Iowa State Cyclones

10/05/14 WR Jarvis West Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Toledo
09/29/14 WR Brett Medders Knee out indefinitely
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 indefinitely
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

Guy's Pick: Take Iowa State

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