Following one week of action, the Iowa Hawkeyes offense remains on trial in the minds of gamblers. Iowa started off hot last week against the Utah State Aggies but soon cooled off. The Hawkeyes reverted to their plodding ways in a win with no cover. Fans became disenchanted with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz several years ago. Legally, nepotism is against the law in Iowa. But Brian’s father, head coach Kirk Ferentz, and athletic director Gary Barta found an end run around the law. Most College Football odds observers fail to believe that Brian is worth all that effort.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 9, 2023, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Iowa | -4 (-110) | 36½ (-110) | -185 |  |
| Iowa State | +4 (-110) | 36½ (-110) | +155 | |
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Iowa Hawkeyes Team Overview
Last game, the Iowa Hawkeyes won 24-14 against the Utah State Aggies as 24-point home favorites. The game went under the sportsbook total of 43.5. Iowa has a record of 1-0 straight up, 0-1 against the spread, and 0-1 over/under the total. Iowa ranks 104th for total offense, 80th for passing, 104th for rushing, and 80th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 66th overall, 70th against the pass, 64th against the rush, and 45th for points allowed. Also, Iowa ranks 40th for fewest turnovers lost and 49th for takeaways.
Cade McNamara immediately impacted this game with a 36-yard touchdown throw to Seth Anderson on Iowa’s second play from scrimmage. Also, McNamara threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Erick All, another transfer from Michigan, on Iowa’s next drive. But from there, the Hawkeyes’ offense bogged down. Consider that Iowa’s only other points in the first half came on Drew Stevens’ 20-yard field goal seven seconds before halftime. The Hawkeyes wouldn’t score again until Kaleb Johnson’s 3-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Iowa, which had one of the worst offenses in the nation last season, finished with 284 yards.
Iowa State Cyclones Team Overview
Last game, the Iowa State Cyclones won 30-9 against the Northern Iowa Panthers as 7-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 40. Iowa State has a record of 1-0 straight up, 1-0 against the spread, and 0-1 over/under the total. Iowa State ranks 112th for total offense, 115th for passing, 77th for rushing, and 69th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 45th overall, 54th against the pass, 52nd against the rush, and 26th for points allowed. Also, Iowa State ranks 54th for fewest turnovers lost and 25th for takeaways.
Jeremiah Cooper’s two first-half interceptions set the tone for Iowa State’s 30-9 win over Northern Iowa on Saturday. In turn, it eased the pressure on a Cyclones offense rocked by suspensions and departures. Correlate Cooper returned his first interception 58 yards for a touchdown on the fifth play from scrimmage. His second pick set up Chase Contreraz’s 56-yard field goal just before halftime, giving Iowa State a 23-0 cushion. Of course, the Cyclones were missing several projected starters due to a state gambling investigation. Including quarterback Hunter Dekkers, who threw for 3,044 yards and 19 touchdowns last year.
Rocco Becht handled most quarterback duties Saturday, completing 10 of 13 passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns. Additionally, special teams provided an early lift. Tyler Perkins’ 70-yard punt pinned UNI at the 2-yard line, and a 39-yard punt return by Jaylin Noel set up the Cyclones’ second touchdown.
Iowa at Iowa State SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Iowa State will offer more potential value with the College Football odds. Iowa is too public in this setup.
Iowa at Iowa State SBG Best Bet: Iowa State Cyclones.