Utah Utes vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Utah Utes vs Iowa State Cyclones

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, IA

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Cyclones (+7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The Utah Utes (3-0) are headed to Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026 where they will take on the Iowa State Cyclones (2-1). Utah opens as 7.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is 48.5.

The Utah Utes come into this game with a record of 3-0 for this season. In their last matchup, the Utes took the field against the Utah State Aggies and earned the victory with a final of 33-0. The Utah Utes ended up running the ball 37 times and compiled 194 yds, which earned them an average of 5.2 yds per attempt. When all was said and done, they had 74 plays which gave them 480 yds. Utah surrendered 15 completions on 29 attempts for a total of 130 yards, and a completion percentage of 51.7%. In the running game, the Utes gave up 58 yards on 25 attempts, which averages out to 2.3 yards per run allowed.

When it comes to scoring, the Utah Utes are averaging 47.3 points per contest. As a team they average 232.7 yards via the ground game which ranks them 23rd in the country. The Utes have racked up 1,554 total yards for this campaign. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Utah has compiled 9 touchdowns through the air and 10 rushing touchdowns. Utah has accumulated 80 first downs, and they have been flagged for 13 penalties for 103 yds. They have surrendered the ball 2 different times.

When talking about passing yardage, the Utes have conceded 493 yds which puts them in 29th in Division 1. They have allowed 164.3 yards per game via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 44.8%. Over the course of this year, they are allowing 239.3 yards/outing which has them ranked 14th in D-1. They have relinquished 1 touchdown via the pass as well as 2 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.7 yards per attempt on the ground and 75.0 rushing yards per contest this season. During this campaign, they have given up 225 rushing yards through 3 games. The Utes rank 6th in the nation when it comes to team defense, allowing 8.0 PPG.

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The Cyclones come into this matchup with a record of 2-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Cyclones walked away with a victory by a final of 55-7 when they faced the Bowling Green Falcons. The Cyclones finished the game with a total of 507 yards while running 64 plays (7.9 yards per play). Iowa State ran for 7.9 yards per attempt, totaling 365 yds on 46 carries. Iowa State gave up 30 rushing attempts for 90 yards (3.0 yards per rush). The Cyclones secondary allowed a completion percentage of 40.9%, surrendering 96 yards on 9 for 22 passing.

Regarding their scoring prowess, the Cyclones are sitting 52nd in Division 1 holding an average of 35.3 PPG. The Iowa State Cyclones hold an average of 355.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 103rd in the country. The Iowa State offense has compiled 140 yards of penalties on 14 infractions, which is good for 114th in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They have given away 1 pick while letting opponents recover 1 fumble and they have tallied 49 1st downs. During the season so far, the Cyclones have thrown for 454 yards via the pass as well as an average of 151.3 passing yards per outing, which ranks 124th in the country. They are averaging 203.7 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 611 yards in total.

Iowa State has yielded a total of 250 yards via the ground game (83.3 yards/game) in addition to 2 touchdowns via the rush on the season. They have allowed the opposition 1 touchdowns via the pass as well as 143.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 18th in the nation. Overall, they have allowed 33 points in total. They have tallied 3 fumbles recovered and 2 picks on the season. The Cyclones defense has participated in 178 plays, which is 36th in the nation. The Cyclones are relinquishing 11.0 points per game, which has them sitting 14th in college football.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Utes -7.5

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