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West Virginia @ Iowa State

Current Records: West Virginia 3-5; Iowa State 3-5

What to Know

The West Virginia Mountaineers and the Iowa State Cyclones are set to square off in a Big 12 matchup at 3:30 p.m. ET Nov. 5 at Jack Trice Stadium. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

The Mountaineers came up short against the TCU Horned Frogs last week, falling 41-31. A silver lining for West Virginia was the play of TE CJ Donaldson, who rushed for two TDs and 104 yards on 19 carries.

Meanwhile, Iowa State came up short against the Oklahoma Sooners last week, falling 27-13. No one had a standout game offensively for Iowa State, but WR Jaylin Noel led the way with one touchdown.

West Virginia is expected to lose this next one by 6.5. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the squad is 1-3-1 ATS when expected to lose.

The losses bumped both teams down to an identical 3-5. A pair of stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: West Virginia ranks 30th in the nation when it comes to rushing touchdowns, with 18 on the season. But the Cyclones enter the contest with only five rushing touchdowns allowed, good for seventh best in the nation. We'll see if their defense can keep the Mountaineers' running backs out of the end zone.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Jack Trice Stadium -- Ames, Iowa
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $9.00

Odds

The Cyclones are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Mountaineers, according to the latest college football odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

West Virginia have won four out of their last seven games against Iowa State.

  • Oct 30, 2021 - West Virginia 38 vs. Iowa State 31
  • Dec 05, 2020 - Iowa State 42 vs. West Virginia 6
  • Oct 12, 2019 - Iowa State 38 vs. West Virginia 14
  • Oct 13, 2018 - Iowa State 30 vs. West Virginia 14
  • Nov 04, 2017 - West Virginia 20 vs. Iowa State 16
  • Nov 26, 2016 - West Virginia 49 vs. Iowa State 19
  • Nov 28, 2015 - West Virginia 30 vs. Iowa State 6