The Iowa Hawkeyes (1-0) clash with the No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones (2-0) Saturday for ownership of the Cy-Hawk Trophy. Kickoff from Jack Trice Stadium in Ames is scheduled for noon ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the Iowa vs. Iowa State odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.
Iowa leads the all-time series 47-24, including a 22-9 edge in Ames. Iowa State won 20-19 last season.
Iowa opened its season with a 34-7 win over the FCS Albany Great Danes last week, failing to cover as a 39-point home favorite. The win moved coach Kirk Ferentz into a tie as the Big Ten's all-time winningest coach with 205 victories (to tie Woody Hayes). QB Mark Gronowski went just 8-of-15 for 44 yards and a TD passing