Texas Tech vs Iowa State Picks and Prediction – 11/2/2024

The Texas Tech Red Raiders will be on the road this week with the game in Ames against Iowa State. Texas Tech has five wins through eight games played coming into this week on a 2 game losing streak following a one point loss on the road to TCU in their last outing. Offensively Texas Tech ranks in the top 20 in the nation averaging 38.7 points on more than 450 yards per game overall. Defensively is where Texas Tech has struggled giving up more than 460 yards and 36 points per game this season. For more College Football Action see our College Football Picks.

Behren Morton has led Texas Tech this season with 2063 yards and 17 scores on 185 completions. Tahj Brooks leads the team with 925 yards and 9 touchdowns on 179 carries this season. Josh Kelly is the top receiver on the roster with 609 yards and three scores on 60 receptions. Caleb Douglas has chipped in 559 yards and 4 scores on 39 grabs this season.

The Iowa State Cyclones stay at home this week undefeated through seven games ranked #11 in the nation after a narrow 3 point win against UCF before the bye week. Iowa State is the top 50 ranked offense in the nation averaging just under 32 points on more than 435 yards per game this season. Iowa State is the 8th ranked defense in the nation this season allowing just 294 yards and 14.4 points per game overall.

Rocco Becht has been dominant under center for Iowa State this season with 1712 yards and 11 scores on 125 completions. Carson Hansen leads the team with 398 yards and seven scores on 70 carries. Jaylin Noel has posted a team high 681 yards and three touchdowns on 37 receptions. Jayden Higgins has chipped in 45 catches for 500 23 yards and six scores.

The Cyclones are ranked in the top 10 in the country undefeated with their sites on a playoff birth. Look for Iowa State to keep it rolling as they dominate a below average team. The Cyclones will continue to have tunnel vision this week as they get the win and cover against the Red Raiders. Final Score Prediction, Iowa State Cyclones win and cover 38-17.