Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas Jayhawks Prediction, 11/9/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas Jayhawks

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Jayhawks (+3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

The Kansas Jayhawks (2-6) host the Iowa State Cyclones (7-1) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Iowa State opens this matchup as 3.0-point favorites. The betting total is set at 50.5.

The Iowa State Cyclones come into this matchup with a record of 7-1 for this season. In their last matchup, the Cyclones stepped onto the field against the Texas Tech Red Raiders and went home with a loss by a final score of 23-22. The Iowa State Cyclones ended up rushing 38 different times and totaled 133 yds, which earned them an average of 3.5 yards per attempt. When all was said and done, they tallied 76 plays which converted into 432 yards. Iowa State conceded 21 completions on 40 attempts for 237 yards, and a completion percentage of 52.5%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Cyclones gave up 129 yds on 34 attempts, which calculates to 3.8 yds per run allowed.

The Cyclones have earned 3,495 total yards for the year. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Iowa State has amassed 13 touchdowns through the air and 16 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the ball 8 times. Iowa State has tallied 179 1st downs as a unit, and they have committed 31 penalties for 235 yards. As a unit they average 179.4 yards on the ground which has them sitting 43rd in Division 1. Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Iowa State Cyclones are sitting at 30.5 PPG.

When talking about passing yards, the Cyclones are giving up 1,173 yards which has them sitting in 2nd in Division 1. They have given up 146.6 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 51.5%. For the season, they have surrendered 311.8 yards per contest ranking them 21st in the nation. They have yielded 7 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 8 touchdowns running the ball. They are giving up 4.9 yards per run and 165.1 rushing yards per contest for the year. In total, they have conceded 1,321 yards on the ground through 8 contests. The Cyclones rank 9th in the country regarding team defense, allowing 15.5 points per game.

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The Jayhawks head into this matchup 2-6 for this season. In their last game, the Jayhawks went home defeated by a final of 29-27 when they faced the Kansas State Wildcats. The Jayhawks finished the game with 401 yds while running 65 plays (6.2 yards per play). Kansas ran for 5.6 yards per tote, totaling 192 yds on 34 carries. Kansas surrendered 38 attempts on the ground for 226 yards (5.9 yards per rush). The Jayhawks pass defense conceded a completion rate of 55.9%, relinquishing 253 yds on 19 out of 34 through the air.

Concerning their scoring prowess, the Jayhawks rank 53rd in college football by scoring 30.0 points per game. The Kansas Jayhawks average 407.1 yards per contest, which has them ranked 52nd in D-1. The Kansas offense has racked up 369 penalty yds on 41 violations, which is good for 112th in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 9 interceptions while letting opponents recover 4 fumbles and they have earned 173 1st downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Jayhawks currently have a total of 1,572 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 196.5 throwing yards per contest, which has them ranked 97th in Division 1. They average 210.6 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,685 yards for the season.

The Jayhawks are giving up 24.6 PPG, which has them sitting 70th in college football. Kansas has allowed a total of 1,267 yards on the ground (158.4 yards/game) and 7 touchdowns rushing so far this year. This year, they have given up 197 points in total. They have allowed 14 touchdowns via the pass as well as 214.8 yards per outing, ranking them 62nd in the nation. The Jayhawks defense has been on the field for 524 plays, which has them sitting 33rd in the country. Their defense has earned 4 fumbles recovered and 10 picks this year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cyclones -3.0

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