In this article we will formulate an Iowa State vs Utah prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 26th at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 4 matchup.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones are 2-1 (0-0) this season after they defeated Bowling Green by a score of 55-7 in their last game. Iowa State led 35-7 at halftime and pitched a shutout in the second half for the easy win. The Cyclones out gained BGSU by a total of 507-186, went 4-10 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Jaylen Raynor threw for 133 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Jamal Polite Jr caught one pass for 34 yards and one score. Aiden Flora rushed 12 times for 194 yards and two touchdowns in the game.
Prior to that win, Iowa State lost to Iowa by a score of 16-13, but did beat SEMO by a score of 38-10 before that. The Cyclones have scored 35.3 points per game with 151.3 passing yards and 203.7 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 11.0 points against per game this season. Jaylen Raynor has thrown for 434 yards with four touchdowns and one interception this season.
Utah Utes Betting Preview
The Utah Utes are 3-0 (0-0) this year after they defeated Utah State by a score of 33-0 last week. Utah led 26-0 at halftime, but they only scored seven points in the second half in the shutout win. The Utes out gained Utah State by a total of 480-188, went 10-17 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Devon Dampier threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns, while Braden Pegan caught eight passes for 122 yards and two scores. Daniel Bray rushed three times for 82 yards and one touchdown in the game.
Prior to that victory, Utah defeated Arkansas by a score of 43-10 and Idaho by a score of 66-14. The Utes have scored 47.3 points per game with 285.3 passing yards and 232.7 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 8.0 points against per game this season. Devon Dampier has thrown for 690 yards with seven touchdowns and one interception this year.
Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win
- Iowa State has won each of its last six home games in September.
- Iowa State has covered the spread in each of its last five games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
- Utah has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five September games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- Iowa State has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against top-15 AP-ranked teams at Jack Trice Stadium.
- Iowa State has won the first half in each of its last six home games in September.
Why the Utah Utes will win
- Utah has won each of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Iowa State has lost each of its last 10 September games as a home underdog.
- Utah has covered the spread in each of its last six September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Iowa State has failed to cover the spread in 11 of its last 12 games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
- Utah has won the first quarter in each of its last seven road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Iowa State has lost the first half in each of its last 11 games as an underdog against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Iowa State’s last eight games as an underdog in Iowa have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Utah’s last five games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Iowa State Cyclones Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Isaac Terrell ranks T9th amongst FBS players for sacks (3.0) this season.
Utah Utes Player Prop Facts
- Devon Dampier has thrown two or more touchdown passes in nine consecutive games – longest streak in the FBS.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iowa State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Iowa State ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
- Utah has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 10+ points of any FBS team this season (3).
- Utah has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 15+ points of any FBS team this season (3).
Iowa State vs Utah Prediction
Utah comes into this matchup with an undefeated record and they have outscored their opponents by a total of 142-24. The Utes have been elite defensively, but we will see how they do in their first road game. Iowa State bounced back from that loss to Iowa with a win over Bowling Green and they will need to play a perfect game here. The Cyclones have a dual threat quarterback, but I don’t think they will find much success against this Utah defense. Take the Utes to win and cover on the road.