Oklahoma State (2-1) at Iowa State (1-2), Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (FS1)
Line: Iowa State by 3 1/2, in response to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Sequence document: Oklahoma State leads 34-20-3.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
Each groups desperately have to get their offenses going. Oklahoma State managed simply 208 yards in a humiliating 33-7 house loss to South Alabama, which had allowed 412 yards to Southeastern Louisiana the week earlier than. The Cowboys plan to proceed rotating three quarterbacks. The Cyclones, whose offense is worst within the Energy 5, misplaced 10-7 to Ohio and has but to crack 300 yards in a recreation. They’ve scored a mixed 20 factors the final two video games.
KEY MATCHUP
Oklahoma State offensive line vs. Iowa State entrance seven. The Cowboys’ beginning linemen met Sunday morning for a psychological reset after South Alabama labored them over for 4 sacks and held the ‘Pokes to 94 speeding yards. The Cyclones have only one sack in two video games since recording 5 towards Northern Iowa, however they’ve 57 quarterback pressures to rank third within the Huge 12, in response to Professional Soccer Focus, they usually lead the convention in whole protection.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Oklahoma State: RB Ollie Gordon II appeared to be a budding star as a real freshman, nevertheless it’s been a quiet begin to his second season. He was restricted to simply three carries towards South Alabama. Coach Mike Gundy stated that was as a result of the Cowboys needed to play from behind. If the offense goes to enhance, Gordon should be extra concerned.
Iowa State: RB Cartevious Norton, like Gordon, got here into the season with a head of steam and poised to raise his recreation. He’s averaging simply 3.0 yards per carry and totaled 15 yards towards Ohio, with 11 approaching one run. The Cyclones want extra from him to take strain off QB Rocco Becht.
FACTS & FIGURES
Oklahoma State beat the Cyclones 20-14 final 12 months regardless of changing simply 1 of 14 third downs. … Cowboys have received 4 of final 5 video games in Ames. … Iowa State is amongst 11 FBS groups which have allowed one sack and amongst 23 that haven’t misplaced a fumble. … ISU WR Jaylin Noel has caught at the least one go in 22 straight video games. … Collin Oliver, a freshman All-America defensive finish final 12 months, has thrived as a linebacker following the Cowboys’ swap to a three-man entrance below new coordinator Bryan Nardo. Oliver has 20 tackles, together with 10 final week.
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AP faculty soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll
