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Texas vs Iowa State: First half recap

An ugly first half for the Longhorns got saved by a Brennan Eagles touchdown. If Texas wants to win, the offense must step up and convert.

Until the final drive of the first half, it was an ugly start to the day for the Longhorns. Punting the ball five times, Texas went three-and-out four times and added a turnover on downs deep in Iowa State territory.

Luckily for the Longhorns, they were able to find some rhythm with under a minute to go in the first half, scoring on five plays in 30 seconds. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger found Brennan Eagles on a spectacular 14-yard touchdown.

Texas has really struggled running the ball, only gaining 33 yards on 17 attempts. Ehlinger was not throwing the ball downfield as he was 3/7 with 26 yards before the last drive in the half. The entire offense must step it up in the second half if the Longhorns want to win this game.

Besides the Iowa State touchdown, the Texas defense has an interception, forced two three-and-outs, and held the Cyclone offense to a field goal. Iowa State Brock Purdy is 16/23 with 116 yards and a touchdown. Iowa State has been decent running the ball, having 85 yards on 17 carries. The defense has not been the problem for the Longhorns and needs to continue what they have been doing.

Texas has a great opportunity to win against Iowa State if the offense is able to step up and make some plays. Texas’ defense was able to contain the Iowa State offense and keep them to 10 points. If they can do the same in the second half, they will set the Longhorn offense up to win the game and control their destiny in the Big 12.

Texas is facing Iowa State on FS1.

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Texas-Iowa State odds: Longhorns underdogs in Ames

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.

Texas at Iowa State: Three things you need to know

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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Texas at Iowa State: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 2:20 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Iowa State 41, Texas 38

Moneyline (ML)

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.

Against the Spread (ATS)

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.

Over/Under (O/U)

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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College Football Playoff Rankings week 12: Does Texas make it?

Where does Texas rank in the week 12 edition of the College Football Playoff rankings

Last week, the first College Football Playoff top 25 rankings were released, and the Longhorns were not listed.

The second CFP rankings were released on Tuesday night, and Texas is in.

Coming in at the 19 spot in week 12’s rankings, Texas is looking to make a final push for the Big 12 Championship. But both Baylor and Oklahoma are ahead of them in the conference standings. Texas will face Iowa State this weekend before traveling down to Waco, TX to face the Baylor Bears.

Here are the complete CFP rankings for week 12:

With Penn State and Alabama both falling over the weekend, the top four teams look completely different. The final stretch of the 2019 college football season is shaping up to be a good one.

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