These two teams hate each other and despite all the issues this season with both teams, this will be a close battle that will stay under the total. There is a lot of history and stats to support the under in this Cy-Hawk rivalry. These teams have played 8 out of their last 10 games to the Under. Last year's score was 10-7 in a gridiron battle on the line of scrimmage. Both teams struggle on offense but both defenses are solid. This will be another ugly rock fight.

The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Iowa State's last 9 games. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Iowa State's last 8 games against Iowa. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Iowa State's last 5 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Iowa State's last 8 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Iowa's last 8 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Iowa's last 8 games played in week 2.

Best bet: take the Under the Total.