Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Iowa State Cyclones

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, IA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Cyclones (-22.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

Jack Trice Stadium is where the Iowa State Cyclones (2-0) will take on the Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-1) on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Iowa State opens this game as 22.5-point favorites. The total is 51.5.

The Arkansas State Red Wolves come into this matchup with a record of 2-1 this year. In their last game, the Red Wolves faced the Michigan Wolverines and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 28-18. The Arkansas State Red Wolves ran the ball a total of 25 times and totaled 58 yds, which earned them an average of 2.3 yds per carry. On the day, they ran 69 plays which converted into 280 yds. Arkansas State allowed 13 completions on 18 tries for a total of 134 yards, and a completion percentage of 72.2%. Against the run, the Red Wolves gave up 301 yds on 44 attempts, which calculates to 6.8 yds per rush surrendered.

The Red Wolves have earned 1,133 yards in total for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Arkansas State has compiled 5 touchdowns through the air and 4 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 5 times. Arkansas State has recorded 65 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 16 penalties for 162 yards. As a team they're averaging 113.0 yards on the ground which ranks them 104th in Division 1. Concerning scoring, the Arkansas State Red Wolves hold an average of 26.7 points per contest.

When talking about passing yards, the Red Wolves have conceded 530 yds which puts them in 59th in the nation. They have surrendered 176.7 yards per outing through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 59.3%. In total, they are allowing 409.7 yards per contest which has them sitting 108th in the country. They have conceded 3 touchdowns via the pass as well as 8 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up 6.5 yards per rush and 233.0 yards on the ground per game for the season. Over the course of this season, they have given up 699 rushing yards through 3 games. The Red Wolves are sitting in 98th in college football when it comes to their opponents scoring, conceding 27.7 PPG.

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The Cyclones come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Cyclones went home victorious with a score of 20-19 against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa State ran for 3.2 yards per carry, finishing with 89 yards on 28 carries. The Cyclones finished with a total of 361 yards while running 64 plays (5.6 yards per play). The Cyclones secondary allowed a completion rate of 44.8%, relinquishing 99 yds on 13 out of 29 passing. Iowa State allowed 38 rushing attempts for 204 yds (5.4 yds per rush).

The Iowa State Cyclones average 357.0 yards/contest, which ranks them 93rd in the country. The Iowa State offense has accrued 66 penalty yards on 11 violations, which has them ranked 117th in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They average 87.5 rushing yards per game and have run for 175 yards overall. They have thrown 1 pick while losing no fumbles and they have obtained 33 first downs. When it comes to how much they score, the Cyclones rank 109th in D-1 scoring 20.5 points per outing. For the year thus far, the Cyclones have thrown for a total of 539 passing yards along with an average of 269.5 throwing yards per outing, which is ranked 44th in D-1.

The Cyclones are allowing 11.0 PPG, which has them ranked 22nd in college football. Iowa State has surrendered a total of 378 yards on the ground (189.0 yards per game) and 2 touchdowns rushing so far this season. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 22 pts. They have allowed 0 touchdowns through the air as well as 110.0 yards/outing, which puts them in 6th in Division 1. The Cyclones defense has been on the field for 139 plays, which ranks them 21st in the country. They have totaled no fumbles and 3 interceptions for the season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Cyclones -22.5

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