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On Saturday at 4:00 PM ET, the Iowa State Cyclones (1-2) will host the Oklahoma State Cowboys (2-1).
The Cyclones are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3.5), versus the Cowboys. The over/under for this game is 36.5 points.
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Game Info for Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Ames, Iowa
- Stadium: Jack Trice Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State | -3.5 | -108 | -112 | 36.5 | -111 | -108 | -169 | +143 |
Iowa State Pick Insights
- Iowa State has not covered the spread in a game yet this season in two games.
Iowa State Stats & Insights
- While Iowa State ranks sixth-worst in the FBS in total offense with 270.3 yards per game, it’s been a different situation on the other side of the ball, as the defense ranks ninth-best (253.7 yards per game allowed).
- While Iowa State ranks 13th-worst in the FBS in scoring offense with 16.7 points per game, it’s been a different story defensively, as the defense ranks 20th-best (13 points per game allowed).
- Defensively, Iowa State has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking eighth-best by surrendering just 143.7 passing yards per game. The Cyclones rank 108th on offense (184 passing yards per game).
- Iowa State has been a bottom-25 run offense this season, ranking 12th-worst with 86.3 rushing yards per contest. On defense, the Cyclones are ranked 47th in the FBS (110 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Iowa State has struggled on third down, ranking 12th-worst in the FBS (30%) this season. However, the defense ranks 23rd-best on the other side of the ball, allowing a 31.1% third-down conversion rate.
- Iowa State has the 59th-ranked turnover margin in college football at even, forcing three turnovers (82nd in the FBS) while turning it over three times (32nd in the FBS).
Iowa State’s Best Players
- Rocco Becht has 549 yards passing for Iowa State, completing 61.7% of his passes and recording four touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 45 rushing yards (15 ypg) on 13 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- The team’s top rusher, Cartevious Norton, has carried the ball 41 times for 123 yards (41 per game).
- Abu Sama III has carried the ball 17 times for 59 yards (19.7 per game).
- Jayden Higgins’ team-leading 141 yards as a receiver have come on 12 receptions (out of 19 targets) with two touchdowns.
- Benjamin Brahmer has caught seven passes while averaging 33.7 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
- Aidan Bitter has compiled five catches for 79 yards, an average of 26.3 yards per game.
- Caleb Bacon has collected two sacks to pace the team, while also picking up three TFL and 10 tackles.
- Iowa State’s top-tackler, Beau Freyler, has 12 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
- Jeremiah Cooper has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has nine tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended to his name.
Oklahoma State Betting Insights
- Oklahoma State is 1-1-0 against the spread this season.
- None of Oklahoma State’s two games with a set total this year have hit the over.
Oklahoma State Pick Insights
- Oklahoma State’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit in total offense this season, registering 321.7 total yards per game, which ranks 24th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 69th with 354.3 total yards ceded per contest.
- Oklahoma State ranks 25th-worst in points per game (20.3), but it has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 50th in the FBS with 20.3 points surrendered per contest.
- Oklahoma State ranks 93rd in the FBS with 203 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 43rd with 195.7 passing yards given up per game on defense.
- Oklahoma State ranks 106th in the FBS with 118.7 rushing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 99th with 158.7 rushing yards allowed per contest on defense.
- Oklahoma State ranks 81st in the FBS with a 39.1% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 79th with a 40.5% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- With two forced turnovers (107th in the FBS) and three turnovers committed (32nd in the FBS) this season, Oklahoma State ranks 75th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -1.
Oklahoma State’s Best Players
- Alan Bowman has compiled 235 yards on 57.7% passing this season.
- Ollie Gordon is his team’s leading rusher with 19 carries for 109 yards, or 36.3 per game. He’s found the end zone two times on the ground, as well.
- Elijah Collins has totaled 102 yards on 25 carries with one touchdown.
- Jaden Bray’s 155 receiving yards (51.7 yards per game) lead the team. He has 13 receptions on 23 targets.
- De’Zhaun Stribling has put up a 141-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 12 passes on 18 targets.
- Brennan Presley’s 12 receptions (on 16 targets) have netted him 86 yards (28.7 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Nathan Lau leads the team with two sacks, and also has one TFL and 13 tackles.
- Nickolas Martin is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 21 tackles, three TFL, and two sacks.
- Lyrik Rawls has a team-high one interception to go along with 21 tackles and one pass defended.
