Texas at Iowa State 11/16/19 - College Football Picks & Predictions

The Texas Longhorns visit Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Saturday to play the Iowa State Cyclones. Texas is 6-3 on the season following a 27-24 comeback win over Kansas State on Saturday. Cameron Dicker booted a 26-yard field goal as time expired to give the Longhorns the upset win and keep Texas’ hopes alive for a trip to the Big 12 championship game. 

Iowa State fell to 5-4 following its 42-41 loss to Oklahoma on Saturday. Breece Hall gained 110 yards rushing in the loss for Iowa State. Each of Iowa State’s four losses this season have been by seven points or fewer. Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy threw for 282 yards and five touchdowns in the loss. A failed two-point conversion by the Cyclones was the difference.

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger has thrown for 2,641 yards, 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions. The leading rusher for the Longhorns is Keaontay Ingram with 633 yards and six touchdowns. The leading receiver is Devin Devernay with 910 yards and seven touchdowns. Brandon Jones is the leading tackler for the Longhorns with 61.

Brock Purdy leads Iowa State with 2,849 yards passing, 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Breece Hall leads the Cyclones in rushing with 585 yards and seven touchdowns, while Purdy has six rushing touchdowns. The top receiver for Iowa State is Deshaunte Jones with 604 yards and one touchdown. Marcel Spears Jr. leads Iowa State in tackles with 70.