The Houston Cougars (1-3, 0-1 Big 12) host the 18th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones (3-0, 0-0 Big 12) this Saturday night in a Big 12 Conference game. Houston is coming off a 34-0 blowout loss to Cincinnati last Saturday. Quarterback Donovan Smith completed 11-of-16 passes for 73 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in the game. Running Back Re’Shaun Sanford II carried the ball six times for 62 yards and no touchdowns.
The Cyclones are coming off a home win over the Arkansas State Red Wolves by a score of 52-7 last Saturday. Running back Carson Hansen carried the ball nine times for 58 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Rocco Becht completed 11-of-18 passes for 204 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
Will the Cougars put up a fight this week, or will the Cyclones continue to be a contender in the Big 12?
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Houston Cougars Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Iowa State Cyclones | -13.5
-110 |
Over 48
-108 |
-535 |
| Houston Cougars | +13.5
-110 |
Under 48
-112 |
+400 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Houston Cougars Match Details
- Fixture: Iowa State Cyclones vs. Houston Cougars
- Date and Time: Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- Location: TDECU Stadium, Houston, Texas
Key Stats
Iowa State Cyclones
The Cyclones enter 3-0, averaging 31.00 points per game this season. Running back Abu Sama III leads the team in rushing, averaging 41.33 yards per game but has yet to find the end zone. Quarterback Rocco Becht is averaging 247.67 passing yards per game and is completing 68.40% of his passes. He has thrown six touchdowns and two interceptions so far this season.
Wide Receiver Jaylin Noel is averaging 105.67 receiving yards per game and has recorded two touchdowns. Jayden Higgins is averaging 69.33 receiving yards per game and has recorded three touchdowns. Defensively, Iowa State has five interceptions and eight sacks. They are allowing 9.67 points per game.
Houston Cougars
The Houston Cougars enter the game 1-3, averaging 13.0 points per game this season. Running Back Re’Shaun Sanford II leads the team in rushing, averaging 41.50 yards per game, but has yet to score a touchdown. Quarterback Donovan Smith is averaging 152.50 passing yards per game and is completing 65.30% of his passes. To start the year, he has thrown two touchdowns and four interceptions.
Wide receiver Joseph Manjack IV averages 36.50 receiving yards per game and has two touchdowns, while Stephon Johnson is averaging 33.0 receiving yards per game and has one touchdown. From a defensive standpoint, Houston has three interceptions and seven sacks. They are allowing 21.0 points per game.
Prediction
Iowa State may be a two-touchdown favorite but still looks to be the best play in this game on Saturday night. The Houston Cougars have looked lifeless for most of this season with their highest scoring output being 33 points in a game against a bad Rice team. They almost beat Oklahoma in Week 2, which was impressive, but their recent shutout loss to Cincinnati proves they have issues that need fixing.
On the other hand, Iowa State has been superior in every way, especially defensively, therefore backing the Cyclones to cover and add to the Cougars’ struggles will be our best bet.
Final Pick
Iowa State Cyclones -13.5 (-110)
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