UCF Knights vs. Iowa State Cyclones Prediction, Oct 19, 2024 College Football Tips, Best Bets and Odds

Game: UCF Knights vs. Iowa State Cyclones

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, IA

TV: FS1

Odds/point distribution: Cyclones (-13.0)

Total/Over-Under: 49

Jack Trice Stadium is where the Iowa State Cyclones (6-0) will attempt to defeat the UCF Knights (3-3) on Saturday, October 19, 2024. UCF opens as a 13.0-point dog by oddsmakers. The over/under is 49.

The UCF Knights enter this game 3-3 this season. In their last game, the Knights played against the Cincinnati Bearcats and ended up losing 19-13. On that day, they ran 65 plays totaling 397 yards. The UCF Knights ran the ball a total of 40 times for 196 yards, an average of 4.9 yards per attempt. When it came to stopping the run, the Knights gave up 97 yards on 32 attempts, an average of 3.0 yards per run given up. UCF gave up 25 completions on 38 attempts, for a total of 241 yards, and a completion rate of 65.8%.

When it comes to putting the ball in the end zone, the UCF Knights average 30.7 points per game. As a team, they average 268.0 yards in the running game, ranking 4th in Division 1. The Knights have accumulated 2,843 total yards this year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, UCF has scored 8 passing touchdowns and 15 rushing touchdowns. UCF gained 149 1st downs and committed 37 penalties for 319 yards. They gave up football ten times.

In terms of yards through the air, the Knights have allowed 1,476 yards, which ranks them 98th in college football. They give up 246.0 yards per pass via the pass and also allow a completion rate of 69.1%. Overall, they concede 337.2 yards per game, ranking 46th in Division 1. They have scored 11 touchdowns via the pass and 5 touchdowns via the ground game. Opponents are averaging 3.2 yards per attempt on the ground and 91.2 rushing yards per game this season. On the season, they have allowed 547 yards on the ground in six contests. The Knights rank 68th in college football in team defense, allowing 23.7 PPG.

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The Cyclones enter this game 6-0 this season. The last time they took the field, the Cyclones claimed victory with a final score of 28-16 when they played the West Virginia Mountaineers. The Cyclones finished the game with 394 yards on 71 plays (5.5 yards per play). Iowa State managed 2.9 yards per attempt and finished the game with 129 yards on 45 carries. Iowa State collected 32 rushing attempts for 148 yards (4.6 yards per carry). The Cyclones' pass defense posted a 56.3% completion rate and lost 206 yards on 18 of 32 passes.

The Cyclones rank 52nd in D-1 in scoring, averaging 30.7 points per game. The Iowa State Cyclones are averaging 422.2 yards per outing, which ranks them 50th in D-1. Iowa State's offense has accumulated 166 yards of offense on 21 infractions, which ranks 133rd nationally in opposition assists. They threw 4 picks while opponents recovered 0 fumbles, and they managed 128 first downs. Season-to-date, the Cyclones currently have 1,487 passing yards and an average of 247.8 passing yards per game, which is 49th in the country. They have averaged 174.3 yards in the ground game and have carried the ball 1,046 yards this season.

The Cyclones are allowing 11.0 points per contest, which ranks them 5th in Division 1. Iowa State has given up a total of 838 rushing yards so far this year (139.7 yards per game) in addition to 3 touchdowns on the ground. They have allowed 66 points over the course of the season. They have given up 5 passing touchdowns in addition to 145.7 yards/play, ranking 5th in Division 1. The Cyclones defense has played in 372 games, which is 34th in college football. They recovered 3 fumbles and recorded 10 interceptions on the year.

Who will win the Knights/Cyclones college football game against the spread tonight?

Tony's pick: Take the Cyclones -13.0

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