Iowa State Cyclones vs Baylor Bears Prediction, 11/7/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Iowa State Cyclones vs Baylor Bears

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location: McLane Stadium in Waco, TX

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Bears (-10.5)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

McLane Stadium is where the Baylor Bears (5-3) will attempt to defeat the Iowa State Cyclones (4-4) on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Iowa State opens this game as 10.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 49.5.

The Iowa State Cyclones step onto the field holding a record of 4-4 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Cyclones faced the Oklahoma State Cowboys and went home with a win by a final score of 51-49. When it came to stopping the run, the Cyclones conceded 210 yards on 32 tries, which averages out to 6.6 yards per rush allowed. Iowa State conceded 27 completions on 42 attempts for a total of 323 yds, and a completion percentage of 64.3%. In the game, they ran 72 plays which gave them a total of 581 yds. The Iowa State Cyclones rushed the ball a total of 44 times and accrued 272 yards, earning them an average of 6.2 yards per carry.

When it comes to scoring, the Iowa State Cyclones are sitting at 29.0 points per game. As a team they average 176.6 yards on the ground ranking them 42nd in the nation. The Cyclones currently have 2,960 total yards for the year. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Iowa State has earned 12 touchdowns via the pass and 14 touchdowns via the ground. Iowa State has accrued 153 1st downs as a unit, and they have been called for 45 infractions for 387 yards. They have turned the ball over 7 different times.

The Cyclones sit in 98th in the country concerning the opposition scoring, allowing 27.3 points per contest. The opposition is running for 4.6 yards per rush on the ground and 159.3 yards on the ground per game so far this year. During the season, they have allowed 1,274 rushing yards through 8 games. When talking about yards through the air, the Cyclones have given up 1,850 yds which ranks them 92nd in the country. They have relinquished 231.3 yards per outing via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 66.7%. In total, they are conceding 390.5 yards per contest putting them at 102nd in the country. They have relinquished 14 touchdowns via the pass as well as 14 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Bears head into this game 5-3 for this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Bears went home victorious with a score of 41-9 against the UCF Knights. Baylor ran the football for 4.4 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 184 yards on 42 attempts. The Bears finished the game with 503 yds while running 67 plays (7.5 yds per play). The Bears pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 59.5%, relinquishing 215 yards on 22 out of 37 through the air. Baylor conceded 30 rushing attempts for 66 yds (2.2 yards per rush).

The Baylor Bears maintain an average of 434.8 yards per game, which ranks them 32nd in college football. The Baylor offense has compiled 602 yds of penalties on 68 violations, which is good for 15th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They maintain an average of 150.9 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 1,207 yards for the year. They have given away 7 interceptions while losing 4 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 187 1st downs. In relation to their ability to score points, the Bears are sitting 54th in D-1 averaging 30.6 points per outing. During the season so far, the Bears have racked up 2,271 passing yards together with an average of 283.9 passing yards per contest, ranking them 16th in the country.

Baylor has allowed a total of 795 yards rushing (99.4 yards per game) in addition to 5 touchdowns via the rush on the year. They have allowed the opposition 7 touchdowns through the air in addition to 233.4 yards/contest, which has them ranked 98th in college football. This season, they have given up 122 points in total. Their defense has 6 fumbles recovered and 9 interceptions this season. The Bears defense has taken part in 580 plays, which is good for 126th in the nation. The Bears are conceding 15.3 points per game, which has them sitting 12th in D-1.

Who will win tonight's Cyclones/Bears college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Cyclones +10.5

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