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On Saturday at 12:00 PM ET, the Iowa State Cyclones (3-3) will visit the Cincinnati Bearcats (2-3).
The Cyclones are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+5), against the Bearcats (with an over/under of 47 points).
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Game Info for Cincinnati vs. Iowa State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Stadium: Nippert Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | -5 | -111 | -109 | 47 | -110 | -110 | -210 | +172 |
Cincinnati Pick Insights
- Cincinnati has covered the spread twice in five games this season.
- Cincinnati has a 1-1 record against the spread in games it was favored by 5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in four of Cincinnati’s five games with a set total.
Cincinnati Stats & Insights
- Cincinnati has the 31st-ranked defense this year (328.4 yards allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 11th-best with a tally of 490 yards per game.
- Cincinnati is totaling 30 points per game on offense this year (67th in the FBS), and is giving up 24 points per game (61st) on the other side of the ball.
- Cincinnati is averaging 269.8 passing yards per game on offense (40th in the FBS), and ranks 70th on defense with 228 passing yards allowed per game.
- Cincinnati has been finding success on both sides of the ball in the running game, ranking 10th-best in rushing offense (220.2 rushing yards per game) and 20th-best in rushing defense (100.4 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Cincinnati is putting up a 45% third-down percentage on offense (34th in the FBS), and ranks 44th defensively with a 35.5% third-down percentage allowed.
- With seven forced turnovers (81st in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (65th in the FBS), Cincinnati’s -1-1 turnover margin ranks 78th in college football.
Cincinnati’s Best Players
- Emory Jones has thrown for 1,226 yards, completing 62.1% of his passes and collecting 10 touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He’s also run for 280 yards (56 ypg) on 69 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Corey Kiner, has carried the ball 76 times for 405 yards (81 per game), scoring two times.
- Xzavier Henderson’s team-leading 414 yards as a receiver have come on 30 catches (out of 42 targets) with one touchdown.
- Braden Smith has put up a 270-yard season so far with three touchdowns, hauling in 17 passes on 27 targets.
- Dee Wiggins has been the target of 25 passes and compiled 14 grabs for 193 yards, an average of 38.6 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
- Eric Phillips has collected two sacks to lead the team, while also picking up three TFL and five tackles.
- Deshawn Pace, Cincinnati’s tackle leader, has 19 tackles, two TFL, and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Bryon Threats leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 17 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
Iowa State Betting Insights
- Iowa State is 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- Iowa State is 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 5 points or more this season.
- In Iowa State’s five games with a set total, two have hit the over (40%).
Iowa State Pick Insights
- Iowa State ranks 17th-worst in total yards per game (323), but it has been more effective defensively, ranking 45th in the FBS with 348.5 total yards allowed per contest.
- Iowa State is putting up 21.8 points per contest on offense this season (106th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 21.7 points per contest (47th-ranked) on defense.
- In terms of passing, Iowa State ranks 93rd in the FBS (206.7 passing yards per game) and 52nd defensively (214.7 passing yards allowed per game).
- Iowa State’s running game has been sputtering, ranking 25th-worst in the FBS with 116.3 rushing yards per game. It has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, giving up 133.8 rushing yards per contest (61st-ranked).
- Iowa State ranks ninth-worst in third-down conversion rate (31%), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 47th in the FBS with a 35.6% third-down rate allowed.
- Iowa State has excelled in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of +5 ranks 13th-best in the FBS, with 10 forced turnovers (26th in the nation) and five turnovers committed (16th in the nation).
Iowa State’s Best Players
- Rocco Becht has compiled 1,223 yards on 60% passing while recording 10 touchdown passes with five interceptions this season. He’s also run for 63 yards with one score.
- Eli Sanders has carried the ball 43 times for 211 yards, with two touchdowns.
- Abu Sama III has run for 192 yards across 38 attempts, scoring one touchdown.
- Jaylin Noel leads his squad with 284 receiving yards on 31 receptions with two touchdowns.
- Jayden Higgins has 17 receptions (on 29 targets) for a total of 266 yards (44.3 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Daniel Jackson has racked up 173 reciving yards (28.8 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Zach Lovett has collected two sacks to pace the team, while also recording two TFL and four tackles.
- Beau Freyler is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 39 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and three interceptions.
- Jeremiah Cooper leads the team with four interceptions, while also recording 26 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.
