Last week, the Iowa State Cyclones had the opportunity to clinch a bowl berth at the BYU Cougars. BYU was coming off two humiliating road losses and wanted to show well at home. Iowa State clinched its bowl eligibility with a blowout win. This week, the Cyclones host the Texas Longhorns on Senior Day. Texas is coming off a College Football Betting win at the TCU Horned Frogs. Now the Horns enter a potential trap against a good Cyclones team. Previously, Jack Trice Stadium has hosted epic upsets.
Texas Longhorns vs. Iowa State Cyclones NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | November 18, 2023, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Texas Longhorns | -9 -110 | 48½ -110 | -330 |  |
| Iowa State Cyclones | +9 -110 | 48½ -110 | +265 | |
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Texas Longhorns Team Overview
Last game, the Texas Longhorns won 29-26 against the TCU Horned Frogs as 13-point road favorites. The game went under the online betting total of 56. Texas has a record of 9-1 straight up, 4-5-1 against the spread, and 3-7 over/under the total. Texas ranks 15th for total offense, 28th for passing, 34th for rushing, and 27th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 37th overall, 106th against the pass, 9th against the rush, and 21st for points allowed. Also, Texas ranks 85th for fewest turnovers lost and 31st for takeaways.
Quinn Ewers passed for 317 yards and a touchdown. And then Jonathon Brooks amassed 178 all-purpose yards and two TDs. Texas dominated the first half and then held on for a 29-26 win over TCU. Texas led by 20 at the half but sputtered after that. Ewers was returning from a two-game absence because of a right shoulder injury. In sum, he completed 22 of 33 passes. Brooks had 104 yards rushing and 74 yards receiving. Late on, he was forced from the game with a right ankle injury early in the fourth quarter. Xavier Worthy caught 10 passes for 137 yards.
Iowa State Cyclones Team Overview
Last game, the Iowa State Cyclones won 45-13 against the BYU Cougars as 7.5-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 41.5. Iowa State has a record of 6-4 straight up, 6-4 against the spread, and 4-6 over/under the total. Iowa State ranks 94th for total offense, 78th for passing, 98th for rushing, and 78th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 29th overall, 34th against the pass, 36th against the rush, and 29th for points allowed. Also, Iowa State ranks 3rd for fewest turnovers lost and 3rd for takeaways.
Iowa State jumped out to a quick double-digit lead and dominated in a 45-13 win over BYU. Namely, Rocco Becht passed for 203 yards with two touchdowns to Jaylin Noel (98 yards receiving). Also, Abu Sama III rushed for 110 yards and two scores as the Cyclones became bowl-eligible with their sixth victory. Eli Sanders (57 yards) and Cartevious Norton (42 yards) had rushing touchdowns. Iowa State capitalized on two BYU turnovers for a 10-0 lead 3 1/2 minutes into the game. Hence, Iowa State never looked back after taking a 31-7 halftime lead. The Cyclones amassed 443 yards. And ISU did not turn the ball over while winning for the fourth time in five games.
Texas at Iowa State SBG Free Picks
Namely, Jack Trice Stadium is known as a dangerous College Football Betting venue. The Cyclones will be primed to send the Seniors out as winners on their day.
Texas at Iowa State SBG Best Bet: Iowa State Cyclones.