The Iowa Hawkeyes and Rutgers Scarlet Knights meet Friday in college football action at SHI Stadium. Here’s a Rutgers vs Iowa Prediction. This article will include a Rutgers vs Iowa Pick.
Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview
The Iowa Hawkeyes beat UMASS, lost to Iowa State, and they play Indiana next. The Iowa Hawkeyes have won 6 of their last 9 games. Mark Gronowski is completing 58.7 percent of his passes for 306 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Sam Phillips and Jacob Gill have combined for 170 receiving yards on 11 catches, while Seth Anderson has 6 receptions.
The Iowa Hawkeyes ground game is averaging 214 yards per contest, and Xavier Williams leads the way with 186 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Iowa is allowing 10 points and 178 yards per game. Jaden Harrell leads the Iowa Hawkeyes with 19 tackles, Max Liewellyn has 3 sacks and TJ Hall has 3 pass deflections.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights beat Miami (OH) and Norfolk State, and they play Minnesota next. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have won 6 of their last 8 games. Athan Kaliakmanis is completing 72.9 percent of his passes for 820 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. KJ Duff and Ian Strong have combined for 460 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while DT Sheffield has 12 receptions.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights ground game is averaging 164.7 yards per contest, and Antwan Raymond leads the way with 248 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Rutgers is allowing 19.3 points and 342.7 yards per game. Kaj Sanders leads the Rutgers Scarlet Knights with 16 tackles, Dariel Djabome has 1 sack and Jett Elad has 1 interception.
Iowa Hawkeyes @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Trends: Week 4
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Player Prop Facts
- Ian Strong has recorded 100+ receiving yards in three consecutive games – equal-longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 4.
Iowa Hawkeyes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Max Llewellyn ranks T10th amongst FBS players for sacks (3.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Rutgers has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
- Rutgers has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
- Iowa ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Iowa ranks T1st among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (1.0).
Rutgers vs Iowa Prediction
Iowa is getitng the benefit of the doubt because of its consistency over the years and its owned Rutgers in past meetings, which includes a 22-0 win in 2023. Rutgers has been a joke of a program for years. However, Iowa still has issues throwing the ball and is extremely limited offensively. Yes, Iowa still has an elite defense, but not much has changed with the Hawkeyes. These games can be ugly and if an opponent can find some offensive success, it can put Iowa on its heels.
Rutgers has improved under Greg Schiano in recent years and has a chance to start 4-0 in back-to-back seasons. It’s Friday night under the lights. The place is going to be rocking, and it won’t be easy for Iowa. Rutgers has covered 4 straight games as an underdog, and 3 of those covers were outright wins. This feels like a chance for Rutgers to make a statement. Give me the points.