Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes Prediction, 10/7/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes

Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023

Location: Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, IA

TV: Peacock

Odds/Point Spread: Hawkeyes (-5)

Total/Over-Under: 41

The Purdue Boilermakers (2-3) are en route to Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 7, 2023 where they will meet the Iowa Hawkeyes (4-1). Iowa is 5-point favorites. The over/under comes in at 41.

The Purdue Boilermakers step onto the field holding a record of 2-3 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Boilermakers took the field against the Illinois Fighting Illini and notched a win by a score of 44-19. Tyrone Tracy Jr. led the offense in rushing for the Boilermakers with 21 carries for 112 yards (5.3 yds per attempt). Hudson Card connected on 18/26 with 217 yds through the air and 2 TDs. He had a QB rating of 164.7 and finished the game without throwing an interception. When it came to stopping the run, the Boilermakers gave up 149 yards on 34 attempts, which is 4.4 yds per run allowed. Purdue gave up 18 pass completions on 32 attempts for 226 yds, and a completion rate of 56.3%. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 71 plays which gave them 406 yards. The Purdue Boilermakers ended up rushing 45 different times and accounted for 189 yds, which came out to an average of 4.2 yards per tote.

The Boilermakers have attained 1,999 total yards for the year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Purdue has compiled 5 touchdowns through the air and 12 touchdowns on the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 8 times. Purdue has compiled 119 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 32 infractions for 298 yards. As a unit they average 151.0 yards on the ground ranking them 70th in D-1. In terms of scoring, the Purdue Boilermakers hold an average of 28.0 points per game.

The Boilermakers are ranked 100th in the nation when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 29.6 points per game. The opposition is running for 4.1 yards per rush and 148.4 rushing yards per contest for the campaign. In total, they have allowed 742 rushing yards through 5 games. When talking about yards through the air, the Boilermakers have given up 1,249 yds which puts them in 103rd in Division 1. They are giving up 249.8 yards per game through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 57.8%. During the season, they have allowed 398.2 yards/contest putting them at 95th in college football. They have yielded 7 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 11 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Hawkeyes head into this matchup 4-1 for this year. For their last game, the Hawkeyes got the win with a final of 26-16 when they played the Michigan State Spartans. Leshon Williams carried the ball 12 times for 38 yards, ending the contest with 3.2 yards per carry for Iowa. Deacon Hill (1 touchdown) ended the contest with 115 yds on 11/27 through the air while his QB rate was 81.3. He tossed 1 interception and his average yards per pass attempt was 4.3. Iowa allowed 32 running attempts for 156 yards (4.9 yards per rush). The Hawkeyes secondary gave up a completion percentage of 56.8%, surrendering 193 yds on 25 for 44 through the air. The Hawkeyes finished the game with 222 yards while running 59 plays (3.8 yds per play). Iowa rushed the football for 2.3 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 61 yards on 27 carries.

When looking at how much they score, the Hawkeyes are sitting 102nd in the country by scoring 22.2 points per outing. The Iowa Hawkeyes have an average of 240.8 yards per outing, ranking them 132nd in college football. The Iowa offense has 108 yards of penalties on 15 infractions, which has them ranked 130th in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 4 interceptions while losing 5 fumbles and they have tallied 65 1st downs. For the year to this point, the Hawkeyes have thrown for a total of 669 yards through the air as well as an average of 133.8 passing yards per contest, which has them sitting 131st in Division 1. They are averaging 107.0 run yards per game and have rushed for 535 yards for the year.

The Hawkeyes are relinquishing 16.8 PPG, which has them 22nd in the country. Iowa has allowed a total of 691 yards rushing (138.2 yards per game) as well as 0 touchdown via the rush for the year. In total, they have allowed 84 points in total. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns through the air in addition to 182.6 yards/outing, which has them in 23rd in the country. The Hawkeyes defense has taken part in 374 plays, which is good for 125th in college football. Their defense has totaled 2 fumbles recovered and 5 interceptions on the season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Hawkeyes -5

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