Iowa Hawkeyes vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction, 9/9/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Iowa Hawkeyes vs Iowa State Cyclones

Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Location: Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, IA

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Cyclones (+3)

Total/Over-Under: 36.5

Jack Trice Stadium is where the Iowa State Cyclones (1-0) will play the Iowa Hawkeyes (1-0) on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Iowa State is 3-point underdogs. The over/under is set at 36.5.

The Iowa Hawkeyes come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 this season. In their last contest, the Hawkeyes faced the Utah State Aggies and went home with a win by a final score of 24-14. Kaleb Johnson was the best rusher for the Hawkeyes with 19 carries for 63 yards (3.3 yds per carry). Cade McNamara finished 17/30 with 191 yards through the air and 2 TDs. He had a QB rate of 132.1 and finished the contest without throwing an interception. Against the run, the Hawkeyes conceded 116 yards on 24 tries, which is an average of 4.8 yds per run surrendered. Iowa gave up 32 pass completions on 48 attempts for a total of 213 yds, and a completion percentage of 66.7%. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 69 plays which converted into 284 yds. The Iowa Hawkeyes ended up rushing 36 different times and amassed 88 yds, which earned them an average of 2.4 yds per carry.

The Hawkeyes have attained 284 total yards this season. With reference to getting the ball in the endzone, Iowa has compiled 2 passing touchdowns and 1 touchdown on the ground. They have turned the ball over 0 times. Iowa has accumulated 18 1st downs, and they have been hurt by 7 penalties for 50 yds. As a team they're averaging 88.0 yards in the run game which ranks them 109th in D-1. When it comes to scoring, the Iowa Hawkeyes are averaging 24.0 points per contest.

Regarding passing yardage, the Hawkeyes have given up 213 yds which puts them in 67th in the country. They have conceded 213.0 yards per contest via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 66.7%. Overall, they are surrendering 329.0 yards/outing which puts them 69th in Division 1. They have yielded 1 touchdown by air as well as no touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for 4.8 yards per running attempt and 116.0 yards on the ground per contest for the year. In total, they have allowed 116 yards via the ground game in 1 contest. The Hawkeyes are ranked 43rd in the nation when it comes to team defense, giving up 14.0 points per game.

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The Cyclones head into this matchup 1-0 for this year. For their last game, the Cyclones took home the win by a final score of 30-9 when they faced the Northern Iowa Panthers. Cartevious Norton carried the football 11 times for 49 yds, ending the game with 4.5 yards per attempt for Iowa State. Rocco Becht (2 touchdowns) finished the game with 113 yds on 10/13 passing while his quarterback rating was 200.7. He didn't toss any picks and his average yards per pass attempt was 8.7. Iowa State conceded 37 rushing attempts for 106 yds (2.9 yds per rush). The Cyclones pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 48.6%, relinquishing 173 yards on 17 for 35 through the air. The Cyclones ended up finishing with 250 yds while they ran 45 plays (5.6 yds per play). Iowa State rushed the ball for 5.0 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 134 yards on 27 attempts.

The Iowa State Cyclones are averaging 250.0 yards/game, which is good for 116th in the nation. The Iowa State offense has compiled 81 penalty yds on 9 violations, ranking them 28th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away no picks while letting opponents recover no fumbles and they have been able to record 10 1st downs. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Cyclones are sitting 70th in the nation by scoring 30.0 PPG.

The Cyclones are relinquishing 9.0 PPG, which has them 27th in Division 1. Iowa State has allowed a total of 106 yards rushing and no touchdowns via the rush this year. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 9 points in total. They have allowed 1 touchdown through the air and 173.0 yards/game, which has them sitting 55th in D-1. The Cyclones defense has taken part in 72 plays, which is 89th in the nation. Their defense has compiled no fumbles and 2 picks for the season.

Who will win tonight's Hawkeyes/Cyclones college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Hawkeyes -3

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