On Saturday at 12:00 PM ET, the Iowa State Cyclones (3-3) will visit the Cincinnati Bearcats (2-3).
The Bearcats last took to the field against the Miami (OH) RedHawks, and they fell short 31-24. The Cyclones picked up a 27-14 win last time out against the TCU Horned Frogs.
Last time out for the Bearcats, Emory Jones finished with 23 completions on 37 attempts (62.2%) for 256 yards, tossing three touchdowns and one interception, plus 14 rushing attempts for 94 yards. Corey Kiner carried the ball 19 times for 77 yards. Xzavier Henderson hauled in seven passes for 74 yards.
For the Cyclones in their last game, Rocco Becht completed 16 of 28 passing attempts (57.1%) and totaled 138 yards through the air, completing one touchdown pass. Eli Sanders had 16 rushing attempts and wound up with 99 yards and one touchdown. Jaylin Noel ended the contest with seven catches for 34 yards.
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Cincinnati Players to Watch
- Jones leads the team with 1,226 passing yards (245.2 yards per game) and has a 62.1% completion percentage this year (100-of-161) while throwing 10 touchdowns with six interceptions. He also has 280 rushing yards on 69 carries with three touchdowns, averaging 56 yards per game.
- Kiner has run for a team-high 405 yards on 76 attempts (81 yards per game) and two touchdowns.
- This season Henderson has 30 receptions for a team-high 414 receiving yards (82.8 per game) and one touchdown.
- Braden Smith has also tacked on 17 catches for 270 yards and three touchdowns this year. He averages 54 receiving yards per game.
- Dee Wiggins has racked up 193 yards on 14 receptions with one touchdown, averaging 38.6 yards per game.
Iowa State Players to Watch
- Becht leads the team with 1,223 passing yards (203.8 yards per game) and has a 60% completion percentage this year (108-of-180) while throwing 10 touchdowns with five interceptions. He also has 63 rushing yards on 22 carries with one touchdown, averaging 10.5 yards per game.
- Sanders has racked up a team-high 211 rushing yards (52.8 yards per game) and scored two touchdowns.
- Abu Sama III has run for 192 yards on 38 carries (32 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground this year.
- This season Noel has 31 catches and leads the team with 284 yards (56.8 per game) while hauling in two touchdowns.
- Jayden Higgins has hauled in 17 catches for 266 yards (44.3 yards per game) and three touchdowns.
- This season Daniel Jackson is averaging 43.3 yards per game, with 11 catches for 173 yards and two touchdowns.
Cincinnati Recent Stat Leaders
- The Bearcats’ defense has been helped by Ken Willis in their last three games, who has recorded nine tackles and one TFL.
- Dorian Jones has helped spur the Bearcats’ defense with one sack to go along with one TFL and seven tackles in their last three games.
- The Bearcats’ defense has been helped in their last three games by the play of Dion Hunter, who has registered one TFL and seven tackles.
- With four tackles, Justin Wodtly has helped propel the Bearcats’ defense over their last three games.
Iowa State Recent Stat Leaders
- Drew Surges has been providing a big boost on defense, totaling four tackles in the Cyclones’ last three games.
- The Cyclones’ Kooper Ebel has amassed four tackles for the Clones in their last three games.
- Blake Thompson has been causing chaos on defense, totaling four tackles in the Cyclones’ last three games.
- Jeremiah Cooper has recorded 17 tackles and one interception for the Clones in their last three contests.
Cincinnati vs. Iowa State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | -4 | -110 | -110 | 42.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Cincinnati | Iowa State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 30 (88) | 21.8 (105) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 24 (44) | 21.7 (52) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 8 (75) | 5 (20) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 7 (67) | 10 (22) |
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