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The Iowa State Cyclones (5-4) will visit the BYU Cougars (5-4) on Saturday at 10:15 PM ET.
The Cyclones are significant favorites (-8) in their game against the Cougars, with the over/under at 41.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Cyclones are -303 and the Cougars are +242.)
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Game Info for Iowa State vs. BYU
- Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Game Time: 10:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Provo, Utah
- Stadium: LaVell Edwards Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State | -8 | -110 | -110 | 41.5 | -110 | -110 | -303 | +242 |
Iowa State Pick Insights
- So far this season, Iowa State has compiled a 4-4-0 record against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Iowa State’s eight games with a set total.
Iowa State Stats & Insights
- Iowa State is averaging 337.2 yards per game on offense, which ranks 103rd in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the Cyclones rank 29th, surrendering 330.2 yards per game.
- Iowa State is compiling 23.6 points per game on offense, which ranks them 90th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 32nd, giving up 20.7 points per game.
- Iowa State is averaging 219.7 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 77th in the FBS. The defense ranks 50th, allowing 212.6 passing yards per contest.
- Iowa State is compiling 117.6 rushing yards per game on offense (108th in the FBS), and ranks 31st on defense with 117.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Iowa State is averaging a 36.4% third-down percentage on offense (96th in the FBS), and ranks 32nd defensively with a 34.6% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Iowa State has forced 14 total turnovers (42nd in the FBS) this season and have turned it over eight times (14th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +6, the 20th-best in college football.
Iowa State’s Best Players
- Rocco Becht has 1,918 yards passing for Iowa State, completing 61.8% of his passes and tossing 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Eli Sanders, has carried the ball 87 times for 410 yards (45.6 per game), scoring three times.
- This season, Cartevious Norton has carried the ball 78 times for 299 yards (33.2 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Jayden Higgins’ team-high 568 yards as a receiver have come on 31 catches (out of 52 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Jaylin Noel has reeled in 47 passes while averaging 48.7 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
- Benjamin Brahmer’s 19 grabs have yielded 255 yards and two touchdowns.
- J.R. Singleton has racked up three sacks to pace the team, while also picking up three TFL and 14 tackles.
- Beau Freyler, Iowa State’s top tackler, has 60 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and three interceptions this year.
- Jeremiah Cooper leads the team with five interceptions, while also collecting 31 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended.
BYU Betting Insights
- So far this season, BYU has put together a 3-4-0 record against the spread.
- BYU is 1-3 against the spread when an underdog by 8 points or more this season.
- BYU games have hit the over in four out of seven opportunities (57.1%).
BYU Pick Insights
- BYU’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit in total offense this season, compiling 298 total yards per game, which ranks eighth-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 101st with 410.9 total yards allowed per contest.
- BYU is posting 22.9 points per contest on offense this season (97th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 26.9 points per contest (77th-ranked) on defense.
- BYU is accumulating 218.3 passing yards per game on offense this season (79th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 236.2 passing yards per contest (82nd-ranked) on defense.
- BYU has struggled on both sides of the ball in terms of rushing this season, ranking fifth-worst in rushing yards (79.7 per game) and 25th-worst in rushing yards allowed (174.7 per game).
- BYU’s offense has been sputtering on third down, ranking fifth-worst in the FBS with a 28.2% third-down conversion rate. It has been better on the defensive side of the ball, giving up a 43.3% third-down rate (106th-ranked).
- BYU has a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 16th-best at +7.
BYU’s Best Players
- Kedon Slovis has 1,716 passing yards, or 190.7 per game, so far this season. He has completed 57.4% of his passes and has thrown 12 touchdowns with six interceptions.
- LJ Martin has rushed for 438 yards on 96 carries so far this year while scoring four times on the ground.
- Aidan Robbins has run for 171 yards across 53 carries, scoring one touchdown.
- Chase Roberts has hauled in 512 receiving yards on 37 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring four touchdowns as a receiver.
- Darius Lassiter has put together a 347-yard season so far with four touchdowns. He’s caught 28 passes on 51 targets.
- Isaac Rex’s 26 grabs (on 51 targets) have netted him 333 yards (37 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Tyler Batty has 3.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has four TFL and 29 tackles.
- Max Tooley is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s racked up 64 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one interception.
- Jakob Robinson has picked off a team-leading four passes. He also has 40 tackles and four passes defended to his name.
