The time for talk is over! Cy-Hawk game day is officially here!
Iowa and Iowa State first met on the gridiron in 1894, and after a 13-year hiatus from 1920 to 1933 and a 32-year hiatus from 1934 to 1976, the programs have met every season since 1977. No. 21 Iowa enters the 73rd rivalry matchup after a dominant 40-0 win over Northern Illinois in week one, where the offense put up 507 total yards. Iowa State also looked solid in week one, beating Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) 38-10. Before the game gets underway, we have all the final odds and a few predictions for the pivotal week two contest.
Final spread, moneyline, and total for No. 21 Iowa vs. Iowa State
Odds are provided by FanDuel Sportsbook
Spread
- Iowa: -14.5 (-102)
- Iowa State: +14.5 (-120)
Moneyline
- Iowa: -650
- Iowa State: +460
Total
- Over: 41.5 (-110)
- Under: 41.5 (-110)
Iowa jumped to a 14.5-point favorite, up from 13.5 in the early odds, which suggests that the Hawkeyes won't have much trouble with the Cyclones at home under the lights. A two-touchdown advantage seems high, given how close these games normally are, but there is solid confidence that Iowa will take care of business and start the season 2-0.
A few predictions for a pivotal week two contest between Iowa and ISU
Iowa is a heavy favorite for good reason, and Iowa State has an uphill battle to knock off the No. 21-ranked Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa State has nothing to lose in this game, with everyone picking Iowa to roll them, which could motivate them. Iowa must stifle that motivation early with suffocating defense and impose its will in the running game on offense. This game could go two ways: it will be closer than everyone thinks, or Iowa will completely boat race them.
We are 10-years removed from the last Cy-Hawk game under the lights, with Iowa easily beating Iowa State 42-3 at Kinnick Stadium with C.J. Beathard at quarterback. Beathard returns as an honorary captain for the game, and we could easily see a repeat performance in this game. To do that, Iowa must be aggressive early on and stamp out any hope. Iowa has a formidable offensive line and running game, and regardless of who is under center, they will lean on that. Kamari Moulton is poised for another solid game, and he will get it. Moulton finishes with 95 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown as the Iowa offense steps up in this game.
Iowa's defense will also have a solid game, putting pressure on Jaylen Raynor early and often. Raynor has never played in a matchup with such high stakes, and he will get jittery with all the pressure Iowa will put on him. Iowa gets two interceptions in this game as the Hawkeyes roll to a victory. Iowa State will try to come out firing early, and will use Raynor's legs to keep the Iowa defense off balance, but Phil Parker will have the defense ready for the quarterback run, and they will hold Raynor in check.
Final score prediction: Iowa 24, Iowa State 6
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