Cyclones on Four-Game Slide
The Oklahoma Sooners try to make it two wins in a row in conference play when they take on the host Iowa State Cyclones in a Big 12 matchup on Saturday. Oklahoma snapped a three-game losing streak with a win over then-No. 19 Kansas on Oct. 15 and is tied with West Virginia for eighth place in the Big 12 standings.
Iowa State has dropped four in a row and is winless in conference play, sitting a game behind Oklahoma and West Virginia in 10th place in the league standings. These teams both need this win desperately, so to help with your bet online on this matchup, check out our in-depth preview of the game.
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Oklahoma Bounces Back with Return of Gabriel
The Oklahoma offense had been struggling since starting quarterback Dillon Gabriel had been injured in an Oct. 1 loss to TCU. But the junior returned to the lineup for an Oct. 15 showdown against Kansas and showed how dangerous the Sooners can be, as they scored 52 points in a win over the Jayhawks.
“I love seeing our guys in victory formation there at the end,” Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables said after the win over Kansas. “It was a good, hard fought win, dragging ourselves off the mat and getting back on the saddle.”
Gabriel was fantastic against Kansas, throwing for 403 yards and two touchdowns as well as running 10 times for 37 yards and a score. Gabriel has thrown for 1,618 yards and 13 touchdowns this season despite being sidelined for a game-plus in concussion protocol.
Wide receiver Marvin Mims had a big game against Kansas as well, making nine catches for 106 yards. He leads the Sooners with 32 receptions for 542 yards and three touchdowns.
Iowa State Solid On D, Struggling On Offense
The Iowa State defense has been one of the most stouts in college football this season, ranking sixth in the country in scoring defense at just 15.14 points per game. Unfortunately, while many of the other teams sitting that high in the rankings are having winning seasons, the Cyclones’ offense hasn’t been able to do enough to get wins for the team.
Iowa State is averaging just 22.9 points per game, which falls to just 16.2 points in Big 12 play. The Cyclones found a big of rhythm against Texas in their last contest but still fell, 24-21.
Quarterback Hunter Dekkers had a big game against the Longhorns, finishing with 329 yards and two touchdowns passing while also leading the Cyclones with 30 rushing yards and a score. The sophomore has passed for 1,843 yards and 13 touchdowns this season, but he also has seven interceptions, which have been costly.
If Iowa State is going to put points on the board in this one, it will need another big game from senior wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson. Hutchinson had 10 catches for 154 yards against Texas, giving him 67 receptions for 758 yards and five touchdowns on the season.
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Oklahoma vs Iowa State Head-To-Head
Oklahoma has completely dominated the all-time rivalry with Iowa State, going 77-7-2 against its long-time conference rival. The Cyclones have won two of the last six matchups, though they come into Saturday’s game on a two-game losing streak to the Sooners.
Things have been tight in the Sooners’ wins of late, with each of the last four matchups being one-score affairs. The college football lines for Saturday’s game are expecting another tight one, with the Sooners getting the slightest of advantages on the lines.
Oklahoma vs Iowa State Game Information
- Game: Oklahoma (4-3, 1-3 Big 12) vs Iowa State (3-4, 0-4 Big 12)
- Location: Jack Trice Stadium
- Day/Time: Saturday, 12 p.m. ET
- Oklahoma vs Iowa State Live Stream: ESPN
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Oklahoma vs Iowa State Prediction
Oklahoma has a lot of offensive potentials, but it will be playing tough defense in Iowa State. Don’t look for a shootout in this one, but we like the Sooners to come out on top.
When doing your college football betting, take Oklahoma to win and cover on the road.
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