Iowa State Cyclones vs Ohio Bobcats Prediction, 9/16/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Iowa State Cyclones vs Ohio Bobcats

Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023

Location: Peden Stadium in Athens, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (+2)

Total/Over-Under: 44.5

The Iowa State Cyclones (1-1) are en route to Peden Stadium on Saturday, September 16, 2023 where they will attempt to defeat the Ohio Bobcats (2-1). Ohio opens this matchup as 2-point underdogs. The total comes in at 44.5.

The Iowa State Cyclones step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Cyclones went up against the Iowa Hawkeyes and took a loss by a final of 20-13. Rocco Becht finished 23/44 with 203 yards through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rating of 94 and finished the game with 1 pick. Cartevious Norton was the rushing leader for the Cyclones with 21 attempts for 59 yds (2.8 yards per carry). In all, they ran 75 plays which totaled 290 yards. The Iowa State Cyclones ended up rushing 31 times and totaled 87 yards, which earned them an average of 2.8 yds per attempt. When it came to stopping the run, the Cyclones conceded 112 yds on 29 attempts, which calculates to 3.9 yards per rush surrendered. Iowa State conceded 12 pass completions on 22 attempts for 123 yds, and a completion percentage of 54.5%.

Concerning putting points on the board, the Iowa State Cyclones are sitting at 21.5 points per game. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 110.5 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 106th in the country. The Cyclones have tallied 540 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Iowa State has compiled 3 passing touchdowns and 1 touchdown on the ground. Iowa State has accounted for 29 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 11 penalties for 105 yards. They have surrendered the football 1 time.

The Cyclones rank 31st in the country when it comes to team defense, conceding 14.5 PPG. The opposition is running for 3.3 yards per rush on the ground and 109.0 rushing yards per game this season. Overall, they have allowed 218 yards on the ground through 2 contests. Regarding yards through the air, the Cyclones are conceding 296 yards which has them ranked 18th in the nation. They are giving up 148.0 yards per game through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 50.9%. Overall, they have relinquished 257.0 yards/game putting them at 22nd in the country. They have surrendered 1 touchdown through the air in addition to 1 touchdown on the ground.

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The Bobcats come into this matchup with a record of 2-1 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Bobcats got the victory with a final of 17-10 when they played the Florida Atlantic Owls. O'Shaan Allison carried the rock 22 times for 80 yards, finishing the contest with 3.6 yds per carry for Ohio. Kurtis Rourke (1 touchdown) ended the game with 203 yards on 18/29 through the air while his QB rating was 118.5. He tossed 2 interceptions and his average yards per attempt was 7.0. Ohio relinquished 15 attempts on the ground for 5 yards (0.3 yards per rush). The Bobcats pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 53.5%, relinquishing 180 yds on 23 for 43 passing. The Bobcats finished with a total of 354 yds and they ran 74 plays (4.8 yards per play). Ohio rushed for 3.4 yards per attempt, totaling 151 yards on 45 carries.

When discussing their scoring prowess, the Bobcats rank 117th in D-1 scoring 19.0 points per game. The Ohio Bobcats have an average of 349.0 yards/game, ranking them 94th in D-1. The Ohio offense has totaled 95 penalty yds on 10 violations, which is 88th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 6 picks while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 66 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Bobcats currently have a total of 586 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 195.3 passing yards per game, ranking them 102nd in the country. They average 153.7 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 461 yards for the season.

Ohio has surrendered a total of 193 yards rushing (64.3 yards/game) in addition to 0 touchdowns on the ground so far this season. They have given up 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 172.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 36th in Division 1. Their defense has earned 1 fumbles recovered and 4 interceptions this season. The Bobcats defense has taken the field for 172 plays, which ranks 122nd in Division 1. The Bobcats are relinquishing 13.3 PPG, which has them ranked 25th in the nation. Overall, they have conceded 40 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Cyclones -2

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