Iowa State at Kansas NCAA Football Week 5 Odds

Iowa State at Kansas College Football Betting

One of the most interesting aspects of the Iowa State Cyclones matchup with the Kansas Jayhawks has nothing to do with the game. Head coaches Matt Campbell of Iowa State, and Lance Leipold of Kansas are on the top of the wish list for another job. The Nebraska Cornhuskers were said to be targeting both coaches after firing Scott Frost three weeks ago. And there is plenty of justification for that speculation. Campbell and Leipold are winning at places that are known for being coaching graveyards. It is said both are miracle workers.

NCAA Football Week 5 Betting Odds

Iowa State Cyclones -3

Kansas Jayhawks +3

Iowa State Cyclones Weekly Matchup

On Saturday, October 1, 2022, the Kansas Jayhawks of the Big 12 Conference will host the Iowa State Cyclones of the Big 12 Conference. Kickoff time at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is at 3:30 p.m. ET, with television coverage on ESPN2.

Gamblers will be splitting their tickets for this matchup. Kansas has impressed everyone with its resurgence. And Iowa State has emerged as a perennial contender for several years. The betting line should be relatively honest. The game is considered even. Thus, this is the rare occasion where sharps and squares will be on both sides rather than opposing each other.

It was not long ago when Kansas football was considered a joke. Or a toxic brand on the college football board. Gamblers used to circle Kansas as a team to oppose regularly. Now those days are over. The same can be said for Iowa State. The Cyclones have become a regular bowl team under Matt Campbell.

Last game, the Kansas Jayhawks won 35-27 against the Duke Blue Devils as 7-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 65.5. Kansas has a record of 4-0 straight up, 4-0 against the spread, and 3-1 over/under the total. Kansas ranks 32nd for total offense, 84th for passing, 9th for rushing, and 4th for scoring. Defensively they rank 88th overall, 99th against the pass, 66th against the rush, and 83rd for points allowed. Also, KU ranks 77th for fewest turnovers lost and 72nd for takeaways.

Jalon Daniels accounted for five touchdowns to lead unbeaten Kansas past Duke. Daniels' 3-yard run gave the Jayhawks a 34-20 lead with 4:42 remaining. Daniels went 19-of-23 passing for 324 yards and a career-high four touchdowns. He led the team in rushing with 83 yards and a score. The Jayhawks led 21-13 at halftime, thanks to three touchdown passes from Daniels. The Jayhawks entered play leading the Big 12 in red zone offense, where they are 22 of 24 with 20 touchdowns.

Iowa State Cyclones Weekly Recap

Last game, the Iowa State Cyclones lost 31-24 against the Baylor Bears as 2.5-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 45. Iowa State has a record of 3-1 straight up, 2-2 against the spread, and 2-2 over/under the total. ISU ranks 76th for total offense, 51st for passing, 93rd for rushing, and 80th for scoring. Defensively they rank 14rth overall, 32nd against the pass, 7th against the rush, and 17th for points allowed. Also, ISU ranks 48th for fewest turnovers lost and 46th for takeaways.

Baylor QB Blake Shapen threw for 238 yards and three touchdowns against Iowa State. Shapen completed 19 of his 26 passes, connecting with 11 receivers. Gavin Holmes finished with three catches for 92 yards, including a 38-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.

The Bears seized control midway through the third quarter, driving 93 yards in 10 plays and taking a 24-14 lead on Richard Reese's 19-yard touchdown run. Iowa State was undone by two interceptions and averaging just 2.4 yards per rush.

The Cyclones scored 10 points in the final 7 1/2 minutes, but the Bears recovered their onside kick with 55 seconds remaining. Baylor scored on each of its first three possessions, building a 17-7 lead in the second quarter.

The Bears netted 273 yards through the first three quarters and covered 68 or more yards on four of their first six full possessions. They finished with 361 total yards.

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