Raynor remains the starter
Head coach Jimmy Rogers named Jaylen Raynor the starter after he and Connor Moberly split time at Arizona. Moberly is listed out for tonight, and Zane Flores is listed behind him on the team depth chart.
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Iowa State Cyclones
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The Cyclones: what our research says
Written Sat Oct 31, before the Cowboys game.
Iowa State comes home at 2-4, with a 2-1 home record and an 0-3 road record. The latest results were a 3-39 loss at Arizona and a 10-24 loss at BYU. Those games followed a 45-42 home victory over West Virginia, when Aiden Flora provided rushing and passing touchdowns.
Right nowWon last game
Iowa State is 2-4, with a 2-1 home record and an 0-3 road record. The Cyclones’ two wins came at home, including a 45-42 result against West Virginia and a 55-7 win over Bowling Green. In their latest games, they lost 10-24 at BYU and 3-39 at Arizona. The Arizona game report says the Cyclones were held to 221 total yards.
The market
- Cyclones spread+10 → +9.5
- Total50.5
The news
Season-ending injuries thin the receivers
Iowa State’s game notes list Jordyn Bailey, Evan Boyd, Carter Pabst and Dominic Overby among those out for the season. Jamal Polite Jr. is listed at receiver, while Tyler Fortenberry and Vince Benetti share the top tight-end listing.
Flora’s role in the offense
Aiden Flora had rushing and passing touchdowns in Iowa State’s 45-42 win over West Virginia. He was held to 36 rushing yards at Arizona, where the Cyclones scored only on a field goal.
Defensive availability shapes the rotation
Beni Ngoyi, Caden Crawford, Ka’Mori Moore and Bryson Lamb are out, while Trey Verdon is probable. The current report lists Iowa State’s defensive-line absences alongside a Cowboys offense whose availability report lists tight end Carson Kolb out.
Injuries
Cyclones
- Connor MoberlyOut
- Beni NgoyiOut
- Caden CrawfordOut
- Ka’Mori MooreOut
- Bryson LambOut
- Salahadin AllahOut
- Braden AwlsOut
- Jordyn BaileyOut
- +7 more
Bears
- Carson KolbOut
- Dayvon StandardOut
- Landon DeanQuestionable
- Quinton HammondsQuestionable
The matchup
Cyclones projected starters
- Jaylen RaynorQB
- Aiden FloraRB
- Jamal Polite Jr.WR
- Omari HayesWR
- Cody JacksonWR
- Tyler Fortenberry / Vince BenettiTE
- Jake TaylorLT
- DeAndre CarterLG
- Braden SmithC
- Austin BarrettRG
- Maasai KingRT
- Isaac TerrellDE
- Malaki Ta’aseDE
- Bryson LambDT
- Max Baloun / Zaimir HawkDT
- Carson WillichWLB
- Sullivan SchlimgenMLB
- Willie Breland IIISLB
- Duhron GoodmanFS
- Drew SurgesSS
- David CoffeyCB
- Seth Johnson / Keyon WashingtonCB
Bears projected starters
- Drew MestemakerQB
- Caleb HawkinsRB
- Justin BowickWR
- Chris Barnes / Terrence LewisWR
- Miles Coleman / Wyatt YoungWR
- Morgan McPhaulTE
- Ashton LepoLT
- Johnny Dickson IIILG
- Tyler MercerC
- Joseph HansonRG
- Ashton LepoRT
- Jaleel JohnsonDE
- Malik Charles / Keviyan HuddlestonDE
- Jerry LawsonNT
- Saadiq Clements / Luke WebbDT
- Iman Oates / Braylon RigsbyDT
- James WilliamsRUSH
- Ethan WesloskiSAM
- Tate RomneyMIKE
- Isaiah ChisomWILL
- Cameron Epps / Evan JacksonBS
- Quinton HammondsFS
- Christian BodnarN
- LaDainian FieldsCB
- Kobi ForemanCB
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Our Cyclones picks, graded
Wins and losses7–2 on Cyclones games this season · 77.8%
- 76Full Game Spread: Oklahoma State Cowboys -10 −110Sat 10/31loss
- 54Full Game Game Total: Under 50.5 −110Fri 10/9win+4 pts
- 61Full Game Spread: Iowa State Cyclones +14.5 −110Fri 10/9win+3 pts
- 52Full Game Game Total: Over 52.5 −110Sat 10/3win+1 pt
- 741st Half Team Total: Iowa State Cyclones Under 9.5 −120Sat 9/26win+1.9%
- 84Full Game Team Total: Iowa State Cyclones Under 20.5 −144Sat 9/26win+3.3%
- 40Full Game Game Total: Under 40.5 Sat 9/12win
- 91Full Game Team Total: Iowa Hawkeyes Over 27.5 Sat 9/12loss
- 561st Half Spread: Iowa State Cyclones +7 Sat 9/12win
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Results and against the spread
3–4 · 2–3 ATSRecord
3–4
Against the spread
2–3
Form, last 5
LWLLW
Last game
W 51-49vs Cowboys
| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10/31 | vs Oklahoma State Cowboys | W 51-49 | +10 | Covered |
| Sat 10/24 | at Arizona Wildcats | L 3-39 | +12 | Missed |
| Fri 10/9 | at BYU Cougars | L 10-24 | +10.5 | Missed |
| Sat 10/3 | vs West Virginia Mountaineers | W 45-42 | −3 | Push |
| Sat 9/26 | vs Utah Utes | L 17-31 | +7.5 | Missed |
Spread is the Cyclones’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
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The full read on the Cyclones
Written Sat Oct 31, before the Cowboys game.
Season so far
Iowa State is 2-4, with a 2-1 home record and an 0-3 road record. The Cyclones’ two wins came at home, including a 45-42 result against West Virginia and a 55-7 win over Bowling Green. In their latest games, they lost 10-24 at BYU and 3-39 at Arizona. The Arizona game report says the Cyclones were held to 221 total yards.
The read
Iowa State comes home at 2-4, with a 2-1 home record and an 0-3 road record. The latest results were a 3-39 loss at Arizona and a 10-24 loss at BYU. Those games followed a 45-42 home victory over West Virginia, when Aiden Flora provided rushing and passing touchdowns.
Jimmy Rogers is keeping Jaylen Raynor as the starting quarterback after giving Connor Moberly the second half at Arizona. Raynor completed 8 of 10 passes for 106 yards there. Moberly is listed out for Oklahoma State, and Zane Flores is also listed on the quarterback depth chart.
Flora remains central to the offense, but Arizona held him to 36 rushing yards. The receiving group has season-ending absences, including Dominic Overby, Evan Boyd, Jordyn Bailey and Carter Pabst. Jamal Polite Jr. appears atop the current chart at outside receiver. Tyler Fortenberry and Vince Benetti share the leading tight-end listing.
The defensive line is missing Bryson Lamb, Caden Crawford and Ka’Mori Moore, while Trey Verdon is probable. Sullivan Schlimgen made 15 tackles at Arizona. Iowa State hosts the 4-2 Cowboys at 6:00 PM CT. Oklahoma State has listed Carson Kolb and Dayvon Standard out, with Quinton Hammonds and Landon Dean questionable.
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Cyclones questions, answered
Is there a Cyclones pick tonight?
Yes. Our Cyclones pick for Cyclones at Bears was released before kickoff at Signal strength 67. Unlock it in the Terminal.
What is the Cyclones' record this season?
The Iowa State Cyclones are 2-4: 2-1 at home and 0-3 on the road.
Who is on the Cyclones injury report?
The Cyclones list Connor Moberly (Out), Beni Ngoyi (Out), Caden Crawford (Out), Ka’Mori Moore (Out), Bryson Lamb (Out), Trey Verdon (Probable), Salahadin Allah (Out), Braden Awls (Out), Jordyn Bailey (Out), Keaton Roskop (Out), Drake DeBaun (Out), Cash Hayden (Out), Caden Maas (Out), Evan Boyd (Out), Carter Pabst (Out), Dominic Overby (Out).