Northwestern Wildcats vs Iowa Hawkeyes Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Northwestern Wildcats vs Iowa Hawkeyes

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, IA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Hawkeyes (-13.5)

Total/Over-Under: 38

Kinnick Stadium is the site where the Iowa Hawkeyes (4-3) will compete against the Northwestern Wildcats (3-4) on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Northwestern opens this game as 13.5-point underdogs. The total comes in at 38.

The Northwestern Wildcats head into this game 3-4 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Wildcats took on the Wisconsin Badgers and took a loss by a final of 23-3. Against the rush, the Wildcats gave up 199 yards on 43 tries, which calculates to 4.6 yds per run allowed. Northwestern gave up 14 completions on 24 tries for 160 yds, and a completion percentage of 58.3%. In all, they had 55 plays for 209 yards. The Northwestern Wildcats ran the rock 31 times and amassed 127 yds, earning them an average of 4.1 yds per carry.

The Wildcats have tallied 2,006 total yards for the season. With reference to notching touchdowns, Northwestern has compiled 4 touchdowns through the air and 9 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the football 7 different times. Northwestern has compiled 109 1st downs, and they have been called for 37 infractions for 295 yards. As a unit they're averaging 120.6 yards on the ground which ranks them 104th in Division 1. Concerning putting points on the board, the Northwestern Wildcats are averaging 19.0 points per game.

The Wildcats rank 29th in the nation regarding team defense, allowing 19.6 PPG. The opposition is running for 3.2 yards per rush on the ground and 103.4 yards on the ground per contest so far this season. In total, they have conceded 724 yards on the ground through 7 contests. When talking about yards via the pass, the Wildcats are conceding 1,727 yards which ranks them 105th in the country. They are conceding 246.7 yards per outing through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 62.0%. During the season, they are giving up 350.1 yards/outing which ranks them 56th in the nation. They have given up 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 6 touchdowns via the ground game.

Get all of our Free College Football Picks

The Hawkeyes head into this matchup 4-3 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Hawkeyes took a loss by a score of 32-20 when they played the Michigan State Spartans. Iowa surrendered 40 run attempts for 212 yards (5.3 yards per carry). The Hawkeyes secondary gave up a completion percentage of 73.3%, surrendering 256 yds on 22 out of 30 passing. The Hawkeyes finished the game with a total of 283 yards while running 46 plays (6.2 yards per play). Iowa rushed the football for 5.8 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 133 yards on 23 attempts.

The Iowa Hawkeyes average 346.9 yards/outing, ranking them 103rd in college football. The Iowa offense has compiled 185 yds of penalties on 19 violations, which ranks 134th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They average 210.0 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 1,470 yards for the year. They have given away 4 interceptions while losing 2 fumbles and they have obtained 124 first downs. When it comes to this team's ability to score points, the Hawkeyes currently sit 74th in the nation maintaining an average of 27.9 PPG. During this campaign so far, the Hawkeyes have a total of 958 passing yards as well as holding an average of 136.9 passing yards per game, ranking them 128th in D-1.

Iowa has allowed a total of 790 yards via the ground game (112.9 yards per contest) and 2 touchdowns rushing for the season. They have conceded 13 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 224.9 yards/contest, ranking them 84th in Division 1. They have tallied 4 fumbles recovered and 8 picks this year. The Hawkeyes defense has been on the field for 446 plays, which ranks 53rd in college football. The Hawkeyes are relinquishing 19.7 points per game, which has them ranked 31st in the country. This season, they have surrendered 138 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Wildcats +13.5

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here