Iowa State Cyclones vs Houston Cougars Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Iowa State Cyclones vs Houston Cougars

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: TDECU Stadium in Houston, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (+12.0)

Total/Over-Under: 43

The Iowa State Cyclones (3-0) are en route to TDECU Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2024 where they will try to beat the Houston Cougars (1-3). Iowa State is 12.0-point favorites. The betting total is set at 43.

The Iowa State Cyclones come into this matchup with a record of 3-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Cyclones stepped onto the field against the Arkansas State Red Wolves and earned the victory with a final of 52-7. On the ground, the Cyclones conceded 64 yards on 35 attempts, which averages out to 1.8 yds per rush surrendered. Iowa State gave up 9 completions on 23 tries for a total of 118 yds, and a completion rate of 39.1%. For the game, they had 73 plays which gave them 490 yds. The Iowa State Cyclones ran the ball a total of 48 different times and accumulated 237 yds, which came out to an average of 4.9 yards per carry.

The Cyclones currently have 1,204 yards in total for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Iowa State has compiled 6 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 3 different times. Iowa State has accumulated 58 1st downs, and they have been flagged for 13 infractions for 81 yds. Offensively they are averaging 137.3 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 91st in Division 1. In terms of scoring, the Iowa State Cyclones are averaging 31.0 PPG.

When talking about yards through the air, the Cyclones have conceded 338 yds which has them sitting in 3rd in the nation. They are allowing 112.7 yards per outing via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 47.6%. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 260.0 yards/outing which has them ranked 18th in college football. They have yielded 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to 2 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.8 yards per run and 147.3 yards on the ground per game on the campaign. Overall, they have allowed 442 rushing yards through 3 contests. The Cyclones are ranked 9th in the nation regarding their opponents scoring, conceding 9.7 PPG.

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The Cougars step onto the field holding a record of 1-3 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Cougars walked away with a loss by a score of 34-0 when they faced the Cincinnati Bearcats. Houston rushed the football for 4.3 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 141 yards on 33 carries. The Cougars ended up finishing with 233 yards on 54 plays (4.3 yards per play). The Cougars passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 78.9%, relinquishing 213 yds on 15 for 19 passing. Houston gave up 38 attempts on the ground for 149 yds (3.9 yds per rush).

In relation to this team's ability to score points, the Cougars are ranking 129th in Division 1 averaging 13.0 points per outing. The Houston Cougars maintain an average of 294.3 yards/game, which ranks them 122nd in Division 1. The Houston offense has compiled 276 yards of penalties on 30 violations, which is good for 32nd in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 4 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 60 1st downs. During the season to this point, the Cougars have compiled 703 yards through the air not to mention holding an average of 175.8 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 107th in the nation. They hold an average of 118.5 rushing yards per game and have run for 474 yards for this year.

Houston has allowed a total of 494 yards via the ground game (123.5 yards per contest) in addition to 3 touchdowns on the ground this year. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 146.0 yards per outing, which has them sitting 23rd in college football. Their defense has 1 fumble recovered and 3 interceptions so far this season. The Cougars defense has participated in 231 plays, which has them sitting 50th in Division 1. The Cougars are giving up 21.0 points per contest, which has them ranked 58th in college football. Overall, they have relinquished 84 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Cougars +12.0

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