Iowa State set to face Miami in high-scoring college bowl matchup in the Sunshine State
The upcoming college bowl season features a matchup between Iowa State and Miami in the Sunshine State. Iowa State suffered a defeat in their previous game against Arizona
Game outlook
The upcoming college bowl season features a matchup between Iowa State and Miami in the Sunshine State. Iowa State suffered a defeat in their previous game against Arizona State, while Miami lost to Syracuse. This will be the first meeting between the two programs as FBS opponents. Miami is favored to win with a point spread of -3.5 that has not changed.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cyclones +157 | Hurricanes -179
Spread: Cyclones +3.5 (-110) | Hurricanes -3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 55.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami will win straight-up is 64%.
Iowa St. Cyclones
Iowa State had their three-game win streak snapped in the Big 12 Championship Game against Arizona State, where they were outplayed and suffered a 10-7 loss after the first quarter. The Cyclones struggled defensively, giving up 35 unanswered points before scoring twice in the final quarter with the game already decided. Despite having a 23-17 margin in first downs, Iowa State was outgained in total offense, lost time of possession, and turned the ball over three times. Quarterback Rocco Becht has had a solid season with 3,235 passing yards, while the team has a three-headed ground attack led by Carson Hansen. There are injury concerns with Jaylon Jackson and Benjamin Brahmer, and the team has suffered losses in the transfer portal. Iowa State has a power ranking of 40 and currently ranks 49th in offense, 33rd in defense, and has a 10-3 record for the season.