The biggest matchup in the Big 12 so far this season is set for Saturday, October 24, 2020, when the #17 Iowa State Cyclones (3-1, 3-0) visit the Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-0, 2-0). Both teams are coming off long layoffs so it will be interesting to see if that affects this game at all. This game will air live on FOX at 3:30 p.m. EST.
The Iowa State offense is averaging 29.8 points per game and 414.8 yards per game, 235.0 through the air and 179.8 on the ground. Defensively, the Cyclones are allowing 27.5 points and 363.5 yards, 266.3 passing and 97.3 rushing.
Oklahoma State has been great on both sides of the ball as the offense is averaging 30.0 points per game and 406.3 yards per game, 193.3 through the air and 213.0 on the ground. Defensively, the Cowboys are allowing just 9.0 points and 274.3 yards, 180.7 passing and 93.7 rushing.
Below is my pick for the #17 Iowa State Cyclones at #6 Oklahoma State Cowboys. All odds are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
[metabet_core_odds_compare query=”ncaaf/oklahoma_state” size=”300×250″ site_id=”atsio” css=”float:right; margin-left:10px”]#17 Iowa State Cyclones at #6 Oklahoma State Cowboys (-3.5): O/U 54.5 (-110/-110)
Last time out, Iowa State hosted the Texas Tech Red Raiders and cruised to a 31-15 victory. Texas Tech took a 7-0 lead, but Iowa State scored the next 31 points and utterly dominated the Red Raiders. Quarterback Brock Purdy went 32/43 for 302 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Running back Breece Hall rushed the ball 27 times for 135 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Cyclones to victory. The defense held Texas Tech to 270 total yards of offense.
Oklahoma State has not played since October 3rd, due to COVID-19 issues, but last time out they visited the Kansas Jayhawks and trounced them, 47-7. The Cowboys scored the first 44 points and made it look like boys against men out there. Running back Chuba Hubbard did his thing as he rushed the ball 20 times for 145 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Shane Illingworth went 17/23 for 265 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Stud wide receiver Tylan Wallace hauled in nine balls for 148 yards and two touchdowns.
Series History: Oklahoma State came away with a close victory last season and now lead the all-time series 32-19-3.
Football Predictions: Give me Iowa State +3.5 on Saturday.
2020 CFB Picks Results: 18-10