Through 3 Quarters

The Iowa State Cyclones were the heavy favorites here for a reason. Three quarters in and their offense has really been able to impose its will, dominating the Kansas Jayhawks 35-14 three quarters in.

Iowa State has been relying on QB Brock Purdy, who has passed for two TDs and 225 yards on 29 attempts in addition to punching in one rushing touchdown, and RB Breece Hall, who has rushed for one TD and 120 yards on 19 carries. Kansas' only offensive touchdown has come from RB Daniel Hishaw Jr..

The Cyclones' lead is tied with the biggest they have had this season going into the fourth quarter.

Who's Playing

No. 23 Iowa State @ Kansas

Current Records: Iowa State 3-2; Kansas 0-5

What to Know

This Saturday, the Kansas Jayhawks are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 45 points per game. Kansas and the Iowa State Cyclones will face off in a Big 12 battle at noon ET Saturday at Kivisto Field at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The Jayhawks stagger in desperate for their first win of the season.

It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 55-14, which was the final score in Kansas' tilt against the Kansas State Wildcats last week. Kansas was down 55-7 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from. Their only offensive touchdowns (two) came on a rush from QB Jalon Daniels.

Iowa State suffered a bitter loss last week, failing to capitalize on an early lead against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. It was close but no cigar for Iowa State as they fell 24-21 to Oklahoma State. Despite the defeat, the Cyclones got a solid performance out of RB Breece Hall, who rushed for one TD and 185 yards on 20 carries. That touchdown -- a 66-yard rush in the third quarter -- was one of the highlights of the matchup.

The Jayhawks have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 27.50 point spread they are up against. Those burned by picking them against the spread last week might want to keep in mind that the squad has never dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

With both teams hitting sour notes in their previous games, they will no doubt be looking to produce a better outcome in this one. We'll see which team satisfies their hunger and which team leaves with an empty stomach.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: Kivisto Field at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium -- Lawrence, Kansas
  • TV: Fox Sports 1
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $41.11

Odds

The Cyclones are a big 27.5-point favorite against the Jayhawks, according to the latest college football odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Cyclones as a 28.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -107

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Series History

Iowa State have won all of the games they've played against Kansas in the last six years.

  • Nov 23, 2019 - Iowa State 41 vs. Kansas 31
  • Nov 03, 2018 - Iowa State 27 vs. Kansas 3
  • Oct 14, 2017 - Iowa State 45 vs. Kansas 0
  • Nov 12, 2016 - Iowa State 31 vs. Kansas 24
  • Oct 03, 2015 - Iowa State 38 vs. Kansas 13