The West Virginia Mountaineers (3-2, 2-0 Big 12) host the 11th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones (5-0, 2-0) in a Big 12 Conference matchup this Saturday night. The Mountaineers are coming off an away win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys by a score of 38-14. Running back Jahiem White carried the ball 19 times for 158 yards and one touchdown. Quarterback Garrett Greene completed 9-of-15 passes for 159 yards.
Iowa State is coming off a home win over the Baylor Bears by a score of 43-21 in Week 6. Quarterback Rocco Becht completed 16-of-25 passes for 277 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Running back Jaylon Jackson carried the ball 15 times for 107 yards and had two touchdowns.
Will the Cyclones continue their shocking start to the season, or will the Mountaineers remain undefeated in Big 12 Conference play?
Iowa State Cyclones vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Iowa State Cyclones | -3
-112 |
Over 51
-110 |
-142 |
| West Virginia Mountaineers | +3
-108 |
Under 51
-110 |
+120 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Iowa State Cyclones vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Match Details
- Fixture: Iowa State Cyclones vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
- Date and Time: Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- Location: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, West Virginia
Key Stats
Iowa State Cyclones
The Iowa State Cyclones enter the game 5-0, averaging 31.20 points per game this season. Jaylon Jackson leads the team in rushing, averaging 59.0 yards per game with two touchdowns. Quarterback Rocco Becht is averaging 234.6 passing yards per game and is completing 65.90% of his passes. So far this season, he has thrown nine touchdowns and three interceptions.
Wide receiver Jaylin Noel averages 90.2 receiving yards per game, while Jayden Higgins averages 80.6 receiving yards per game and five touchdowns. From a defensive standpoint, Iowa State has eight interceptions and nine sacks. They are allowing 10.00 points per game.
West Virginia Mountaineers
The Mountaineers enter 3-2, averaging 33.00 points per game this season. Running back CJ Donaldson Jr leads the team in rushing, averaging 72.2 yards per game, and has five touchdowns. Quarterback Garrett Greene averages 212.2 passing yards per game and has completed 57.10% of his passes. So far this season, he has thrown seven touchdowns and four interceptions.
Wide receiver Hudson Clement is averaging 59.0 receiving yards per game and has scored one touchdown. Jahiem White is averaging 70.4 receiving yards per game and has scored four touchdowns. Defensively, West Virginia has three interceptions and 11 sacks. The Mountaineers are allowing 25.60 points per game.
Prediction
Iowa State has been one of the biggest surprises this season considering that they have yet to lose a game. The Cyclones have won their games by an average of 21.2 points per game. In two Big 12 Conference games, the Cyclones have scored an average of 31.5 points per game and have allowed 10.5 points per game.
As for the Mountaineers, there is no denying the fact that they have done well in conference play so far. That said, their defense is still an area of concern. They will be at home in this matchup, but because Iowa State has shown little to no weaknesses, backing the Cyclones to win and remain undefeated will be our best bet.
Final Pick
Iowa State Cyclones ML (-142)
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