Iowa at Rutgers 9/24/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 09/23/2022 at 8:57 PM ET

The Iowa Hawkeyes will travel to Piscataway, NJ this week for a matchup with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Iowa comes into week four 2-1 on the year following a 27 point blowout win over Nevada. Defensively Iowa controlled the game holding Nevada to only 151 total yards and no points in the game. The Iowa offense had one of their best games of the season thus far totaling 337 yards as 175 came through the air to score 27 points.

Quarterback Spencer Petras dominated under Center for Iowa completing 14 of 26 passes for 175 yards and one score. Kaleb Jonson led the way on the ground with 103 yards and two touchdowns on 7 carries and Nico Ragaini led the way with 56 yards on two receptions.

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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights return home this week 3-0 on the year following a two point win over Temple. Offensively Rutgers did just enough totaling 201 yards to score 16 points in the game. The Rutgers defense was the difference holding the Owls to only 14 points and forced one turnover to secure the victory.

Quarterback Evan Simon led the way for Rutgers completing 9 to 15 passes for 52 yards, while Johnny Langan total of 79 yards on 9 carries. Shameen Jones led all Rutgers receivers with 18 yards on one catch and Aron Cruickshank added 18 yards as well on five receptions.

The Iowa Hawkeyes have struggled a bit this season but still are an elite team in college football. Iowa will control this game with the better defense and more talented roster to pick up the victory. Take Iowa to do enough in week 4 to get their third win of the year on the road in New Jersey. Final Score Prediction, Iowa wins and cover 27-17.

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