Iowa State (1-0-0) at Iowa (1-0-0)
- When: Sep 7 2024, 3:30 PM
- Where: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA
- Where to watch: CBS
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Iowa State @ Iowa (#21)
Moneyline
Iowa State +120
Iowa (#21) -140
Iowa State @ Iowa (#21)
Point Spread
Iowa State 2.5 (-105)
Iowa (#21) -2.5 (-115)
Iowa State @ Iowa (#21)
Total
Over 35.5 (-105)
Under 35.5 (-115)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
- Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!
Passing Team Leaders:
Iowa State: Rocco Becht 267 Yds
Iowa: Cade McNamara 251 Yds
Team Stats
| Iowa State | Iowa | |
| 1-0 | Record | 1-0 |
| 0-0 | Away & Home | 1-0 |
| 0-1-0 | ATS | 1-0-0 |
| 0-1-0 | O/U | 1-0-0 |
Last Matchup:
Iowa 20-13, September 9th, 2023
Game Preview
No. 21 Iowa aims for its eighth victory in the last nine encounters against Iowa State as the teams gear up for their annual Cy-Hawk rivalry clash this Saturday in Iowa City.
Iowa State captured a rare win during its last trip to Iowa City, triumphing 10-7 in early 2022.
Both teams (1-0) enter the match having won their openers against FCS teams, setting the stage for a significant rivalry game amid an era of conference realignment which has seen many traditional rivalries dissipate.
Cyclones coach Matt Campbell emphasized the importance of rivalry games in college football, stating, "These are the types of games that make college football incredibly special. It’s these matchups that fans love and remember."
Hawkeyes’ quarterback Cade McNamara, who transferred from Michigan, expressed his growing appreciation for the rivalry’s significance within the state. "The longer I’m here, the more I understand the weight this game carries," McNamara said. "It’s always a hard-fought battle with them."
Iowa’s coach Kirk Ferentz will return to the sidelines after serving a suspension during the season opener—a 40-0 win over Illinois State. Ferentz was penalized for NCAA recruiting violations related to early contact with McNamara.
Reflecting on watching the game from home, Ferentz shared, "It offers a clearer view and a better writing surface, but it’s quite detached and you feel somewhat powerless."
Under interim leadership, Iowa’s performance was lukewarm in the first half but picked up significantly after the break, with McNamara finishing strong, completing 13 of 14 passes for 177 yards and three touchdowns in the latter half.
Iowa State’s Rocco Becht, looking to avenge last year’s defeat marked by a critical pick-six, emphasized the importance of protecting the ball this season. "Removing that interception, it’s a different game. This year, my focus is squarely on ball security," Becht stated.
Meanwhile, Iowa State will miss linebacker Caleb Bacon, sidelined indefinitely due to a lower-leg injury requiring surgery, adding to the challenges facing the Cyclones in this high-stakes rivalry game.
NCAA Football Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Iowa 20-13
The Pick: Iowa -2½ (-115) & Under 35½ (-115)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $350
- NCAAF Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
