GAME TIME:
2:30:00 PM, September 07, 2024

SPORT/LEAGUE:
NCAA Football

TEAMS:
Iowa
Iowa St

PROP BET:
Iowa -2.5 (-115)

UNIT: 1.0

ANALYSIS:

Certainly, it's important to keep expectations in check considering Iowa’s season opener was against an FCS team, Illinois State. However, the Hawkeyes showed significant improvement on offense, racking up 492 yards in a 40-0 rout—their most in a season opener since 2002 and the highest in any game since 2019. This is a stark contrast to last year when Iowa averaged just 234.6 yards per game. Cade McNamara's performance was particularly impressive, as he became the first Iowa quarterback to throw for 250 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions in a game since 2021.

Looking ahead to the matchup against Iowa State, there are reasons to be optimistic. Iowa State had a less convincing 21-3 win over North Dakota and might be without defensive star Caleb Bacon due to injury. Additionally, Cyclones coach Matt Campbell has struggled against Iowa, holding a 1-6 record in this rivalry. While head coach Kirk Ferentz was suspended for the opener, he’ll be back on the sidelines, which could further boost Iowa's chances.

Results

Pick Made 2:30:00 PM, September 02, 2024