WVU at Iowa State 10/13/18 - College Football Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/21/2019 at 10:18 AM ET

Following a solid victory over the Kansas Jayhawks, the #9 WVU Mountaineers (5-0, 3-0) travel to Ames to battle the Iowa State Cyclones. The Mountaineers defeated a ranked Iowa State team last season and are looking for another win this season.

Will Grier has been outstanding at quarterback for the Mountaineers this season. Grier has thrown for 1819 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions in 2018. Leddie Brown has been solid in the backfield for the Mountaineers and has ran the ball 51 times for 296 yards and 3 touchdowns. Marcus Simms is the leading receiver for the Mountaineers and has 26 receptions for 490 yards and 2 touchdowns this season. Sitting at 2-3 overall and 1-2 in conference play the Iowa State Cyclones play host to the #9 WVU Mountaineers. After losing to the Mountaineers last season, the Cyclones are looking for revenge this season.

Zeb Noland has been solid at quarterback for the Cyclones this season and has thrown for 722 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception in 2018. David Montgomery is a solid running back for the Cyclones and has ran the ball 82 times for 334 yards and 3 touchdowns this season. Hakeem Butler is a big play threat at receiver for the Cyclones and has 18 receptions for 372 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Last week the Mountaineers played much better than final score indicated but the turnovers by WVU's QB Will Grier held them back from ATS cover. This week Grier has big bounceback week against best defense he has faced this season. Final Score Prediction, West Virginia Mountaineers win and cover ATS 34-20.

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