Iowa State Cyclones vs. Ohio Bobcats Betting Lines & Preview | NCAAFB Week 3

One of the best wide receivers in college football will be on display when Xavier Hutchinson and the Iowa State Cyclones (2-0) host the Ohio Bobcats (1-1) on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

The Cyclones are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -17.5) against the Bobcats. The over/under for this game is 49 points.

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Game Info and Betting Lines for Iowa State vs. Ohio

• Game Day: Saturday, September 17, 2022
• Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Location: Ames, Iowa
• Stadium: Jack Trice Stadium

Iowa State Betting Insights

• Iowa State won five games against the spread last season, failing to cover eight times.
• Iowa State covered the spread twice when favored by 17.5 points or more last season (in three opportunities).
• A total of six Iowa State games last season hit the over.

Iowa State Stats & Insights

• Iowa State racked up just 1.0 more point per game (31.3) than Ohio surrendered (30.3) last year.
• When Iowa State put up more than 30.3 points last season, it went 4-2 against the spread and 4-2 overall.
• Last year Ohio had a 4-3 record against the spread and a 2-5 record overall in games when it held opponents to fewer than 31.3 points.
• Iowa State collected just 5.3 fewer yards per game (424.5) than Ohio gave up per matchup (429.8) last year.
• When Iowa State churned out over 429.8 yards last season, the team was 4-2 against the spread and 4-2 overall.
• Ohio had a 2-4 record ATS and a 1-5 record overall when holding its opponents to fewer than 424.5 yards last season.
• Iowa State rushed for 160.7 yards per game last year, 29.5 fewer than the 190.2 Ohio allowed per contest.
• When Iowa State ran for more than 190.2 yards last year, it compiled a 3-2 ATS record and a 3-2 overall record.
• Ohio was 4-1 against the spread and 3-2 overall when holding opponents to fewer than 160.7 rushing yards last season.
• Last season Iowa State turned the ball over 14 times, six more than Ohio’s takeaways (8).

Iowa State’s Best Players

• Last season Brock Purdy recorded 3,188 passing yards — including a 71.7% completion percentage — with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions (245.2 yards per game). His rushing performance consisted of 85 carries for 238 yards and one TD.
• Breece Hall took 253 rushing attempts for 1,472 yards (113.2 per game) and scored 20 touchdowns last year. When it comes to receiving, he caught 36 passes for 302 yards (23.2 per game) and three TDs.
• In the previous year, Hutchinson grabbed 83 passes (on 109 targets) for 987 yards (75.9 per game). He also found the end zone five times.
• Charlie Kolar also impressed receiving last year. He collected 62 receptions for 756 yards and six touchdowns. He was targeted 92 times.
• Last season Will McDonald IV amassed 11.5 sacks, 6.0 TFL and 35 tackles.
• Jake Hummel was a wrecking ball on the field, collecting 77 tackles, 6.0 TFL, one sack, and two interceptions last year.
• Craig McDonald collected two interceptions while adding 40 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two passes defended last year.

Ohio Betting Insights

• Ohio compiled a 5-7-0 record against the spread last season.
• Ohio did not cover the spread last season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 17.5-point underdogs.
• Last season, four Ohio games hit the over.

Ohio Stats & Insights

• Last season Ohio put up just 2.1 more points per game (22.6) than Iowa State allowed (20.5).
• When Ohio scored over 20.5 points last season, it was 5-3 against the spread and 3-5 overall.
• Last season Iowa State had a 5-2 record against the spread and a 7-0 record overall in games when it held opponents to less than 22.6 points.
• Ohio racked up 371.4 yards per game last year, 61.2 more yards than the 310.2 Iowa State gave up per contest.
• In games that Ohio picked up over 310.2 yards last season, the team was 5-4 against the spread and 3-6 overall.
• In games Iowa State limited its opponents to fewer than 371.4 yards last year, it had a 5-6 record ATS and a 7-4 record overall.
• Last season Ohio ran for 65.4 more yards per game (187.4) than Iowa State allowed per contest (122.0).
• When Ohio ran for over 122.0 yards last season it had a 5-5 ATS record and a 3-7 overall record.
• Last season, Iowa State was 5-6 against the spread and 7-4 overall when holding opponents to less than 187.4 rushing yards.
• Ohio turned the ball over 16 times last year, one more turnover than Iowa State forced (15).

Ohio’s Best Players

• Kurtis Rourke completed 65.5% of his passes to throw for 1,800 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. He also helped with his legs, accumulating three touchdowns while racking up 327 yards.
• De’Montre Tuggle averaged 67.1 rushing yards per game and scored seven rushing touchdowns.
• Last season Armani Rogers rushed for 529 yards. He also scored seven total touchdowns.
• Cameron Odom averaged 33.8 receiving yards and racked up one receiving touchdown over the course of the 2021 season.
• Ty Walton hauled in two touchdowns and had 380 receiving yards (31.7 ypg) in 2021.
• Isiah Cox played his way to four receiving touchdowns and 362 receiving yards (30.2 ypg) last season.
• Last year Will Evans put pressure on opposing quarterbacks with 3.5 sacks, and added 3.0 TFL and 27 tackles.
• Bryce Houston put together a great stat line last year, collecting 78 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
• A year ago Tariq Drake recorded 36 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended as well as three interceptions.