First-year Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian took the job for one main reason. Sark saw a Longhorns roster he believed could immediately win the Big 12 Conference. However, Sarkisian ignored the other College Football odds factor that goes with this Texas roster. Still, it is comprised of soft tea-sippers that aren’t into grunt work. Last year Tom Hermann was fired for not fielding a reliable defense. Those problems remain. Thus, Sark will need to recruit his kind of guys to move the needle truly. On Saturday, Texas can learn from Iowa State’s tough-as-nails culture.
Texas Longhorns vs. Iowa State Cyclones NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 6, 2021, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, Iowa |
| Texas at Iowa State TV Coverage: | FS1 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Texas | +6½ (-110) | 60½ (-110) | +200 |  |
| Iowa State | -6½ (-110) | 60½ (-110) | -240 | |
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Texas Longhorns at Iowa State Cyclones SBG Odds Overview
As big of blue blood as Texas is, they’ve lost sportsbook credibility with gamblers. Consider the years of mediocre football and busted bankrolls. Iowa State is “new money” in the eyes of many squares. Since last season the Cyclones have proven their worth. Iowa State is taken seriously in a way that they never were before. In this situation, even casual gamblers know of ISU’s ability at Jack Trice Stadium.
Texas Longhorns Team Overview
Last week Texas lost at Baylor 31-24 as 2.5-point dogs. The game went under the total of 62. As a result, Texas is 4-4 straight up, 4-4 against the spread, and 4-4 over/under. Texas ranks 31st for total offense and 11th for scoring offense. Defensively, the Longhorns rank 109th overall and 92nd for points allowed.
Texas was coming off its open date. Following consecutive losses to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. The Longhorns led by at least two touchdowns before halftime both times. Big 12 rushing leader Bijan Robinson was limited to 43 yards on 17 carries. Specifically, that’s well below his 132 yards a game average. His 2.5 yards-per-carry at Baylor was the lowest in his career.
Iowa State Cyclones Team Overview
Last week, Iowa State lost at West Virginia 38-31 as a 7.5-point favorite. Also, the game went over a total of 49. Iowa State has a record of 5-3 straight up, 3-5 against the spread, and 4-4 over/under. Overall, Iowa State ranks 45th for total offense and 41st for scoring offense. While defensively, the Cyclones rank 5th overall and 23rd for points allowed.
West Virginia QB Jarret Doege threw three touchdown passes. Meanwhile, Leddie Brown ran for two scores to pace the Mountaineers. Iowa State was missing leading tackler Mike Rose because of an undisclosed injury. Correlate, the league’s top defense gave up a season-high 492 yards.
Texas Longhorns at Iowa State Cyclones Against the Spread
- Texas is 1-4 against the spread vs. Iowa State
- The Longhorns and Cyclones are 0-6 over/under the total
- Specifically, at Iowa State, Texas is 4-2 vs. the odds against the Cyclones
- These two teams are 0-3 over/under the total at Iowa State
Texas Longhorns at Iowa State Cyclones SBG Free Picks
Late on, Iowa State has had control of this College Football odds series. On the field, the Texas defense is an eyesore that can’t be trusted. Iowa State is a proven Giant Killer at home on prime time.
Texas at Iowa State SBG Best Bet: Iowa State Cyclones.