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You may look from a far and wonder how in the world a 7-5 Iowa State was chosen to get to Orlando over 8-4 squads they lost to. You might not think of a traditional football powerhouse when you hear Iowa State but they’ve got a following that would lead you to believe otherwise.
When chinstraps are finally buckled, mouth pieces are in and the Camping World Bowl gets here on December 28, Notre Dame and Iowa State will be playing for the first time in each-others history.
What needs to be known about Notre Dame’s next opponent as preparations for the season-finale are now upon us?
Here are five things to know about the 7-5 Iowa State Cyclones.
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Previewing Saturdya’s Kansas at Iowa State college football matchup, with college football betting odds, picks and best bets
The Kansas Jayhawks (3-7, 1-6) and Iowa State Cyclones (6-4, 4-3) hook up Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, for a Big 12 battle at noon ET.
We analyze the Kansas-Iowa State odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.
1. The Jayhawks will not qualify for a bowl game yet again this season, but they haven’t been a pushover like recent seasons. They’re a respectable 3-2 ATS across the past five, and 2-2 ATS in the past four on the road.
2. Iowa State QB Brock Purdy has rolled up 3,203 passing yards, 22 touchdowns and eight interceptions while also running for seven scores. The Cyclones rank eighth in the nation, posting 326.3 passing yards per game.
3. Kansas ranks 120th in the country with 470.6 total yards per game allowed, 125th with 232.7 rushing yards per game allowed, and T-107th in points allowed at 33.1 per game.
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Iowa State 45, Kansas 30
There is currently no moneyline available at the time of publishing.
KANSAS (+24.5, -110) has some decent skill position players like RB Pooka Williams Jr. and WR Andrew Parchment, so the Jayhawks are more than capable of hanging in a shootout. Make no mistake, Iowa State (-24.5, -110) is the better team here, but the Jayhawks have the tools to get involved in a shootout. Just ask the Texas Longhorns.
The OVER (58.5, -106) is a tremendous play, as Iowa State’s pass attack is outstanding and Kansas has a very leaky defense. The best thing for over bettors will be Iowa State jumping out to a big lead and Kansas passing its way back into the game. It is surprising this line wasn’t in the sixties. Get in before it rises.
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Texas has struggled early but was able to force an interception off of Brock Purdy. Texas is still losing to Iowa State in the 2nd quarter.
Early in the game, Texas has had a tough time moving the ball with the offense, but the defense has played well since letting up an early Iowa State touchdown.
On 1st and 10 from the Iowa State 31, D’Shawn Jamison was able to intercept Cyclone quarterback Brock Purdy to force the first turnover of the game.
Here is the highlight below:
This is pretty good focus by D'Shawn Jamison for the INT. It's his third INT of the year. pic.twitter.com/nDoRovrOES
— Brian Davis (@BDavisAAS) November 16, 2019
Texas is still down to Iowa State, 7-0, in the middle of the second quarter.
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Previewing Saturday’s Texas at Iowa State college football matchup, with college football betting odds, picks and best bets
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The Texas Longhorns (6-3, 4-2 Big 12) and Iowa State Cyclones (5-4, 3-3) hook up at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday, and though Texas is ranked NO. 19, Iowa State is favored by nearly a touchdown.
We analyze the Texas-Iowa State odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.
1. Texas has a marginal record, but it’s no fault of the offense. The Longhorns are 20th in the country in total yards (476.7), 16th in passing yards (303.7) and 14th in points scored (37.8). Defensively, however, Texas is 109th in total yards allowed (447.6) and 124th in passing yards allowed (299.6).
2. Iowa State can match Texas offensively, as ranking 16th in total yards (479.2), eighth in passing yards (323.2) and tied for 19th in points scored (36.4). It is on defense where the Cyclones separate from the Longhorns, ranking 32nd in rushing yards allowed (128.4) and 43rd in total yards allowed (359.8).
3. The home team is 5-2 against the spread in the past seven meetings in this series, and the under is 4-0 in the past four battles.
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Iowa State 41, Texas 38
Iowa State (-257) is too steep at this price, although the Cyclones should be able to pull it out at home. Still, while they’re nearly a touchdown favorite, this one really could go either way.
New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Iowa State to win would return a profit of $3.90.
TEXAS (+6.5, -106) is ranked in the Top 20 for a reason. Between QB Sam Ehlinger and WR Devin Duvernay, this offense can roll up a lot of points and hang with anyone. Iowa State (-6.5, -115) also sports a high-powered offense, led by QB Brock Purdy. Remember, though, the Longhorns are 14-2 straight up in this series, and 6-1 in their seven trips to I-State.
The OVER (65.5, -115) is the play, although you’ll be betting against all of the trends. The under is 38-16 in the past 54 for Texas against winning teams, while going 46-20 in the past 66 Big 12 battles. The under is also 19-9-2 in the past 30 for Iowa State and 7-2-1 in the past 10 against winning teams. However, both of these offenses are explosive, and the Longhorns defense is very giving.
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