- Iowa is a -2.5 point favorite vs. Iowa St.
- Iowa State vs. Iowa Total(Over/Under): 35.5 points
- TV Channel: CBS
The Iowa State Cyclones 1-0 visit Kinnick Stadium to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes 1-0 on Sep. 7 in Iowa City, IA. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.
Iowa is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-120).
The Iowa State vs. Iowa Over/Under is 35.5 total points.
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Iowa State vs. Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Iowa State | +2.5 +100 | 35.5 -110 | +120 |
| Iowa | -2.5 -120 | 35.5 -110 | -145 |
Iowa State vs Iowa Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Iowa will win this game with 58.6% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Iowa State vs Iowa Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Iowa will cover the spread with 58.6% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Iowa St. and Iowa and key player performances this season.
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Iowa State: Keys to the Game vs. Iowa
Iowa State is winless (0-9) when intercepting no passes since the 2022 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .324
Iowa State was 5-1 (.833) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .463
Iowa State is 3-7 (.300) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2022 season– T-38th-worst in FBS; Average: .429
Iowa State is winless (0-11) when intercepting no passes since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .334
Iowa: Keys to the Game vs. Iowa State
Iowa was undefeated (5-0) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .511
Iowa was undefeated (4-0) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2023 season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .437
Iowa was 8-1 (.889) when sacking the QB less than 3 times in the 2023 season– T-5th-best in FBS; Average: .391
Iowa was undefeated (7-0) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team in the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .497
Matchup Notes for Iowa State vs. Iowa
Iowa’s TEs had 72 receptions in 14 games (5.1 per game) last season — 4th-best among Big Ten TEs. Iowa State’s defense allowed just 19.2 receptions per game last season — T-5th-best among Big 12 defenses.
Iowa’s RBs averaged just 6.1 yards after the catch last season — T-22nd-worst among FBS RBs. Iowa State’s defense allowed just 6.5 RAC to RBs last season — T-27th-best among FBS defenses.
Iowa’s offense threw for 1,661 passing yards in 14 games (just 118.6 YPG) last season — 4th-worst among FBS offenses. Iowa State’s defense allowed just 228.9 passing yards per game last season — 5th-best among Big 12 defenses.
Iowa State gained 3,185 yards on 241 receptions (13.2 YPR) last season — T-27th-best among FBS skill players. Iowa’s defense allowed just 9.0 Yards Per Reception last season — best among FBS defenses.
Iowa State’s WRs gained 2,339 yards on 158 receptions (14.8 YPR) last season — 5th-best among Big 12 WRs. Iowa’s defense allowed just 9.0 Yards Per Reception last season — best among Big Ten defenses.
Iowa State’s WRs gained 2,339 yards on 158 receptions (14.8 YPR) last season — 5th-best among Big 12 WRs. Iowa’s defense allowed just 9.0 Yards Per Reception last season — best among FBS defenses.
Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends
Iowa State gained 3,185 yards on 241 receptions (13.2 YPR) last season — T-27th-best among FBS skill players. Iowa’s defense allowed just 9.0 Yards Per Reception last season — best among FBS defenses.
Iowa State’s WRs gained 2,339 yards on 158 receptions (14.8 YPR) last season — 5th-best among Big 12 WRs. Iowa’s defense allowed just 9.0 Yards Per Reception last season — best among Big Ten defenses.
Iowa State’s WRs gained 2,339 yards on 158 receptions (14.8 YPR) last season — 5th-best among Big 12 WRs. Iowa’s defense allowed just 9.0 Yards Per Reception last season — best among FBS defenses.
Iowa State’s WRs gained 2,339 yards on 158 receptions (14.8 YPR) last season — 5th-best among Big 12 WRs. Iowa’s defense allowed just 10.1 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — best among FBS defenses.
Iowa State gained 3,185 yards on 241 receptions (13.2 YPR) last season — 5th-best among Big 12 skill players. Iowa’s defense allowed just 9.0 Yards Per Reception last season — best among Big Ten defenses.
Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends
Iowa WRs averaged just 9.1 yards per reception (274 yards/30 catches) on 1st down in the 2023 season– worst among Big Ten Teams; Average: 14.6
Iowa WRs averaged a touchdown every 25.3 receptions (76 Rec/3 TDs) in the 2023 season– worst Receptions Per TD among Big Ten Teams; Average: 10.3
Iowa WRs averaged just 9.3 yards per reception (528 yards/57 catches) with 7-10 yards to go in the 2023 season– worst among Big Ten Teams; Average: 13.7
Iowa Skill Players have averaged a touchdown every 19.8 receptions (376 Rec/19 TDs) since the 2022 season– worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.2
Iowa TEs have been targeted 82 times on 3rd down since the 2022 season– most among Power Conference Teams
Iowa State Cyclones Defensive Stats & Trends
Iowa State has allowed 20 rushing TDs on 901 carries (45 Carries Per TD) since the 2022 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 22.8
Iowa State allowed 12 rushing TDs on 456 carries (38 Carries Per TD) in the 2023 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 21.8
Iowa State allowed a Completion Pct of just 41% (21 completions/51 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go in the 2023 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 61%
Iowa State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 42% (50 completions/119 attempts) on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 55%
Iowa State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 42% (50 completions/119 attempts) on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 53%
Iowa Hawkeyes Defensive Stats & Trends
Iowa has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 39 of 917 attempts (4%) since the 2022 season– worst in FBS; Average: 10%
Iowa opponents has averaged 38.2 Passing Attempts per TD (917 Pass Attempts/24 Passing TDs) since the 2022 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 20.4
Iowa opponents has averaged 38.2 Passing Attempts per TD (917 Pass Attempts/24 Passing TDs) since the 2022 season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 21.6
Iowa allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 18 of 471 attempts (4%) in the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%
Iowa has allowed just 9.0 yards per completion (4,726 yards/523 completions) since the 2022 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.6
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