Matt Campbell enters his seventh season as head coach of the Iowa State Cyclones. Campbell’s status is cemented as a legend and arguably the GOAT of all ISU coaches. But last year was an undeniable NCAA Football betting letdown. Consider that Iowa State was coming off its greatest season in history. They finished 9-3 and nearly won the Big 12 championship game. ISU won the Fiesta Bowl and finished 9th in the nation. With all their key players back, ISU was touted as College Football Playoff material. Instead, they finished 7-6 and were routed in the Cheez-It Bowl.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 10, 2022, 4 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa |
| TV Coverage: | Big Ten Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Cyclones | +3½ (-110) | 41½ (-110) | +150 |  |
| Hawkeyes | -3½ (-110) | 41½ (-110) | -170 | |
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Iowa State at Iowa SBG Odds Overview
Last year Iowa State was under the offshore bookmaker microscope. And the Cyclones failed to meet expectations. But Iowa State operates best under the radar, which is where they are for 2022. Meanwhile, the Hawkeyes are under intense scrutiny for Saturday. Cause by the horrible performance of their offense in the season opener. Gambling action figures to split for this Cy-Hawk Trophy matchup.
Iowa State Cyclones Team Overview
Last week the Cyclones scored a 42-10 win over Southeast Missouri State as 33.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 54.5. Hunter Dekkers made his debut as Iowa State’s starting quarterback Saturday and threw for 293 yards and four touchdowns. Dekkers finished 25 of 31 against the Redhawks. Dekkers is the first Iowa State quarterback to throw for four touchdowns in his initial start in 23 years. Further help came from Jirehl Brock. Brock rushed for 99 of his 104 yards in the second half with a TD.
Iowa Hawkeyes Team Overview
The Hawkeyes are coming off a 7-3 win over South Dakota State as 10.5-point home favorites. And then the game went under the total of 42.5. In sum, Iowa’s defense came up with two second-half safeties. In like manner to 2021, the Iowa defense is their offense. And Hawkeye fans are in an uproar.
First week viewers saw an eyesore bore. There was no offense to be found on either side. To illustrate, Iowa finished with 166 yards of offense, and South Dakota State had 120. The Hawkeyes kept South Dakota State pinned deep in its own territory for most of the afternoon.
Of great concern was that Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras completed 11 of 25 passes for 109 yards. Fans are screaming for Petras to be benched. And for offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz to be fired. But Brian’s dad Kirk is the head coach. Thus, Brian has job security that no other OC with such woeful production would get. Consider that Iowa had one of the worst offenses in the nation last year. The Boo Birds flew high at Kinnick Stadium throughout opening day.
Iowa State at Iowa SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, we have one of the nation’s best intrastate rivalries. Iowa’s popgun offense makes laying points too risky. Iowa State is a live and capable NCAA Football Betting underdog.
Iowa State at Iowa SBG Best Bet: Iowa State Cyclones.