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Xavier Hutchinson will lead the Iowa State Cyclones (4-7) into their battle against the TCU Horned Frogs (11-0) at Amon G. Carter Stadium on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET.
The Horned Frogs are expected to win by at least two scores (currently -10) against the Cyclones. The over/under for this matchup is 47.5 points.
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Game Info and Betting Lines for TCU vs. Iowa State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 26, 2022
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Fort Worth, Texas
- Stadium: Amon G. Carter Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horned Frogs | -10 | -110 | -110 | 47.5 | -110 | -110 | -379 | +288 |
TCU Betting Insights
- So far this year, Iowa State has put together a 4-7-0 record against the spread.
- Iowa State is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 10 points or more this season.
- Out of Iowa State’s 11 games with a set total, two have hit the over (18.2%).
TCU Stats & Insights
- TCU ranks 79th in total defense this year (388.4 yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 11th-best in the FBS with 482.1 total yards per game.
- On offense, TCU has been a top-25 unit, ranking eighth-best in the FBS by putting up 39.5 points per game. The Horned Frogs rank 59th on defense (25.5 points allowed per game).
- TCU owns the 95th-ranked defense this year in terms of passing yards (245.4 allowed per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 25th-best with 277.5 passing yards per game.
- TCU ranks 57th in run defense this year (143.0 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 19th-best in the FBS with 204.6 rushing yards per game.
- TCU is putting up a 43.2% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 37th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 46th, surrendering a 36.0% third-down conversion rate.
- With 15 forced turnovers (70th in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (sixth in the FBS), TCU’s +7 turnover margin is the 16th-best in college football.
TCU’s Best Players
- Max Duggan has compiled 2,858 yards (259.8 ypg) on 204-of-308 passing with 26 touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 291 rushing yards (26.5 ypg) on 94 carries while scoring five touchdowns on the ground.
- Kendre Miller has 1,188 rushing yards on 184 carries with 14 touchdowns.
- Emari Demercado has carried the ball 80 times for 433 yards (39.4 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Quentin Johnston’s team-high 764 yards as a receiver have come on 49 catches (out of 80 targets) with five touchdowns.
- Taye Barber has reeled in 31 passes while averaging 51.5 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Derius Davis has been the target of 46 passes and racked up 32 grabs for 379 yards, an average of 34.5 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone five times through the air this season.
- Dee Winters has racked up 6.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 9.0 TFL and 51 tackles.
- Jamoi Hodge is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s picked up 67 tackles, 8.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and one interception.
- Bud Clark has picked off a team-high four passes. He also has 20 tackles and four passes defended to his name.
Iowa State Betting Insights
- Iowa State is 4-7-0 against the spread this year.
- Iowa State is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 10 points or more this season.
- Two of Iowa State’s 11 games with a set total have hit the over (18.2%).
Iowa State Stats & Insights
- Iowa State’s defensive unit has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks eighth-best in the FBS with 277.3 total yards allowed per contest. In terms of offense, it is accumulating 373.4 total yards per game, which ranks 80th.
- Iowa State ranks 22nd-worst in points per game on offense (20.7), but at least it has been shutting down opposing offenses on defense, ranking eighth-best in points surrendered per contest (16.5).
- Iowa State ranks 28th in the FBS with 270.0 passing yards per contest, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks eighth-best by surrendering just 172.1 passing yards per game.
- While Iowa State’s run offense has been sputtering, ranking 13th-worst with 103.4 rushing yards per game, its defense ranks 12th-best with only 105.2 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- Iowa State’s defense has been dominant on third down, surrendering a 28.5% third-down conversion percentage (seventh-best). Offensively, it ranks 39th in the FBS with a 42.9% third-down rate.
- Iowa State has registered 15 forced turnovers (70th in the FBS) and committed 19 turnovers (101st in the FBS) this season for a -4 turnover margin that ranks 100th in the FBS.
Iowa State’s Best Players
- Hunter Dekkers has racked up 2,938 yards (267.1 yards per game) while completing 67% of his passes and tossing 18 touchdown passes with 13 interceptions this season.
- Jirehl Brock has run the ball 99 times for 445 yards, with three touchdowns.
- Deon Silas has totaled 250 yards on 56 carries with two touchdowns.
- Hutchinson has collected 105 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 1,160 (105.5 yards per game). He’s been targeted 158 times and has six touchdowns.
- Jaylin Noel has put up a 569-yard season so far with three touchdowns. He’s caught 54 passes on 78 targets.
- Dimitri Stanley’s 32 receptions (on 51 targets) have netted him 383 yards (34.8 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Will McDonald IV has 5.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and 33 tackles.
- Gerry Vaughn is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 59 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
- Colby Reeder has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 30 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
