Vegas odds are out for this coming Saturday

[Hawkeyeinsoutherncalifornia]

Not sure I am buying into these odds this week, especially the ISU/Oklahoma game..

But there’s some other notable games and odds here that seem about right ..

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-football/odds/las-vegas/


239 Northern Iowa
240 Iowa
PK -10
7:30 PM ESPN3



15 12:00 PM
127 Oklahoma
128 Iowa State
-19 -10

 

[TheTruthTheWholeTruth]

The Iowa-UNI line isn’t a PK. You’ll notice that all the other lines with FCS teams involved are a PK as well. The actual lines for these games will be out later in the week.

 

[Hawkeyeinsoutherncalifornia]

Ahhhh, gotcha and thanks ... never a betting man myself but I do like the slot machines! Ha!

The Iowa-UNI line isn’t a PK. You’ll notice that all the other lines with FCS teams involved are a PK as well. The actual lines for these games will be out later in the week.

 

[Kinnick.At.Night]

I will enjoy OU pounding ISU while knowing that all the momentum ISU thinks they've built up is officially gone.

 

[BigDelHawk]

I will enjoy OU pounding ISU while knowing that all the momentum ISU thinks they've built up is officially gone.

18 is too much to give though.

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

They won’t have any momentum after the next five weeks with this schedule: OU, Akron, @ TCU, @ OSU, WVU.

Looking down the wrong end of a 1-5 start and that’s why Matt Campbell was bent over during the game on Saturday because he knew he had to get the Iowa game to have any hope of a bowl game or momentum going into OU week. And with Kyle Kempt more than not out, who knows what back up Zeb Nolan will be able to do.

 

[ichawk24]

Sagarin would make Iowa a 24 point favorite over UNI.

 

[NorthDSMHawk]

I'm thinking 21 pts for next week.

 

[MitchL]

They won’t have any momentum after the next five weeks with this schedule: OU, Akron, @ TCU, @ OSU, WVU.

Looking down the wrong end of a 1-5 start and that’s why Matt Campbell was bent over during the game on Saturday because he knew he had to get the Iowa game to have any hope of a bowl game or momentum going into OU week. And with Kyle Kempt more than not out, who knows what back up Zeb Nolan will be able to do.

You must have missed the memo... A STORM IS BREWING

 

[Lone Clone]

They won’t have any momentum after the next five weeks with this schedule: OU, Akron, @ TCU, @ OSU, WVU.

Looking down the wrong end of a 1-5 start and that’s why Matt Campbell was bent over during the game on Saturday because he knew he had to get the Iowa game to have any hope of a bowl game or momentum going into OU week. And with Kyle Kempt more than not out, who knows what back up Zeb Nolan will be able to do.

There's a lot of truth to this statement. Cancellation of the SDS game, which was not an assured win but was a likely one, adds greatly to the problem of qualifying for a bowl.

At this point, it looks like four of the next five opponents are better than Iowa, and we don't know the status of the starting QB. A win last Saturday would have been very comforting. To be bowl eligible without a major upset, ISU will have to go 6-0 against Akron, Texas, Texas Tech, Baylor and the Kansas schools.

 

[FranklinHawk]

Leave it to an ISU fan to compare their upcoming opponents to Iowa rather than, you know, the team those opponents will be playing. Little Brother syndrome at it's best.

 

[MadDogC]

I will enjoy OU pounding ISU while knowing that all the momentum ISU thinks they've built up is officially gone.

LOL i get that sentiment, but here in OKC i’d welcome another year of “hey we beat’m what’s yer prob”?

 

[ChiPackHawk]

I will enjoy OU pounding ISU while knowing that all the momentum ISU thinks they've built up is officially gone.

Actually, I would love to see Iowa State give Oklahoma a great game. Means Iowa is just a little bit better than people think. I could care less about anything else.

 

[Lone Clone]

Leave it to an ISU fan to compare their upcoming opponents to Iowa rather than, you know, the team those opponents will be playing. Little Brother syndrome at it's best.

We have played one game and lost it. Who the hell ELSE could I compare the next game to???????

If I were your lilttle brother, I would advise Mom & Dad to get you some therapy.

 

[Lone Clone]

Actually, I would love to see Iowa State give Oklahoma a great game. Means Iowa is just a little bit better than people think. I could care less about anything else.

I think OU is the only team on the schedule with a DL that will compare with Iowa's. Add that to an offense that is roughly 100 times better than Iowa's (hey, I said "roughly ) and throw in the revenge factor and the national TV exposure, and it doesn't look like a good day for the good guys next Saturday.

 

[mtdew_fever]

UNI is a tough one. They (offensive and defense) played absolutely terrible in the 1st half of their game vs Montana. Then in the 2nd half they did well.

Not sure which team will show up. For that matter, not a clue on who their QB will be either.

 

[scotthawk1964]

Not being the typical Hawk fan as I attended ISU for a year, I actually root for them to win as long as it is not against Iowa. I am not an ISU fan, but it is better for the state and for the U of Iowa if they do win, especially if they can beat OU this week. I think if ISU can just make a decent game of it will help Iowa, especially with rankings as beating ISU becomes a good victory as opposed to just a W.

 

[FranklinHawk]

We have played one game and lost it. Who the hell ELSE could I compare the next game to???????

If I were your lilttle brother, I would advise Mom & Dad to get you some therapy.

Silly concept. Pretty much all of those matchups are different than what you saw Saturday, so you might try actually comparing those teams to ISU and how they match up.

The guy approaching 100,000 posts on a Rival message board says I should get therapy. LMAO

 

[DodgerHawki]

There's a lot of truth to this statement. Cancellation of the SDS game, which was not an assured win but was a likely one, adds greatly to the problem of qualifying for a bowl.

At this point, it looks like four of the next five opponents are better than Iowa, and we don't know the status of the starting QB. A win last Saturday would have been very comforting. To be bowl eligible without a major upset, ISU will have to go 6-0 against Akron, Texas, Texas Tech, Baylor and the Kansas schools.

I'm hoping the "at this point" aspect of the statement changes over the next few weeks. If Iowa beats Wisconsins, likely safe to say that if Iowa beats Wisconsins they'll be considered better than Okie State or TCU. But nonetheless, ISU's schedule the first half of the season was stacked with their toughest opponents. The cancellation of SDS was bad for Cyclones for many reasons.

 

[MitchL]

I'm hoping the "at this point" aspect of the statement changes over the next few weeks. If Iowa beats Wisconsins, likely safe to say that if Iowa beats Wisconsins they'll be considered better than Okie State or TCU. But nonetheless, ISU's schedule the first half of the season was stacked with their toughest opponents. The cancellation of SDS was bad for Cyclones for many reasons.

But it sure gave Clone fans another excuse for losing.

 

[jellyfish10]

Not being the typical Hawk fan as I attended ISU for a year, I actually root for them to win as long as it is not against Iowa. I am not an ISU fan, but it is better for the state and for the U of Iowa if they do win, especially if they can beat OU this week. I think if ISU can just make a decent game of it will help Iowa, especially with rankings as beating ISU becomes a good victory as opposed to just a W.

I had a UNI football player work for me this summer. They are confident they are coming out of Iowa City with a win this weekend. He was an absolutely worthless employee.

 

[funnyfletcher]

Oklahoma State isn’t as good this year.

 

[blhawk]

Silly concept. Pretty much all of those matchups are different than what you saw Saturday, so you might try actually comparing those teams to ISU and how they match up.

The guy approaching 100,000 posts on a Rival message board says I should get therapy. LMAO

Haha, true. I won't discredit ISU just because of how Saturday went. It's only week two in books, whole season left to be played. Who knows who is better than who....all about what happens these next 11 Saturdays. I don't root for clones but the b12 is pretty bad on the bottom half....they can make a bowl without 12th game in my opinion. Reaching 8 wins might be a stretch though

 

[MadDogC]

I think OU is the only team on the schedule with a DL that will compare with Iowa's. Add that to an offense that is roughly 100 times better than Iowa's (hey, I said "roughly ) and throw in the revenge factor and the national TV exposure, and it doesn't look like a good day for the good guys next Saturday.

ISU held every Big 12 opponent to 20 points or less last year—except OU and Okie State. ISU may have a better D this year.

This game in Ames could be very interesting—UCLA was no real challenge or test for OU. OU’s new QB is no Mayfield as a passer, as a runner he is fast but no denard robinson or randle-el. ISU solved for and shut down a better OU offense last year—at least in the second half. They may hold OU to 20 or less...

 

[83Hawk]

Not being the typical Hawk fan as I attended ISU for a year, I actually root for them to win as long as it is not against Iowa. I am not an ISU fan, but it is better for the state and for the U of Iowa if they do win, especially if they can beat OU this week. I think if ISU can just make a decent game of it will help Iowa, especially with rankings as beating ISU becomes a good victory as opposed to just a W.

ISU being successful is never, ever good for the U. of Iowa.

 

[101st Abn Hawk]

Not being the typical Hawk fan as I attended ISU for a year, I actually root for them to win as long as it is not against Iowa. I am not an ISU fan, but it is better for the state and for the U of Iowa if they do win, especially if they can beat OU this week. I think if ISU can just make a decent game of it will help Iowa, especially with rankings as beating ISU becomes a good victory as opposed to just a W.

I am with you. I don't want Iowa State to ever beat the Hawkeyes. I hope that they win every other game of the year. As I always say, I live out of state and have to listen to the SEC pukes talk about the Big Ten and especially, Iowa and how they could never be good - - - then, they destroy tOSU and say it was just a luck game. How did Oklahoma get into the playoffs when they got beat by the lowly cyclones?

 

[KuwaitHawk]

I think OU is the only team on the schedule with a DL that will compare with Iowa's. Add that to an offense that is roughly 100 times better than Iowa's (hey, I said "roughly ) and throw in the revenge factor and the national TV exposure, and it doesn't look like a good day for the good guys next Saturday.

The ‘good ‘ guys are going to win. OU will have more by half than isu at game’s end.

 

[chuck285]

I think OU is the only team on the schedule with a DL that will compare with Iowa's. Add that to an offense that is roughly 100 times better than Iowa's (hey, I said "roughly ) and throw in the revenge factor and the national TV exposure, and it doesn't look like a good day for the good guys next Saturday.

I'm pretty sure the "good guys" are going to kick the crap out of the Clowns

 

[Dick Rambone]

i almost feel sorry for ISU , week after a physical loss to Iowa they get OU . If they beat OU they deserve a golf clap .

 

[Lone Clone]

I'm hoping the "at this point" aspect of the statement changes over the next few weeks. If Iowa beats Wisconsins, likely safe to say that if Iowa beats Wisconsins they'll be considered better than Okie State or TCU. But nonetheless, ISU's schedule the first half of the season was stacked with their toughest opponents. The cancellation of SDS was bad for Cyclones for many reasons.

Glad you noticed "at this point," which I inserted for good reason. It's too early to know anything. But four of the next five are rated, and Iowa isn't, so there's that.

 

[KujawaFan]

LC - I agree with you. Who really knows at this point. I will say in support of Iowa's offense, NIU basically shut down Utah who is supposed to be pretty darn good. And I think ISU has a really good defense as well. So maybe our O isn't as bad as people think. I do think ISU will give Okie all it can handle. Campbell will get improvement from the O, the D is stout, the running game should be good, and Trice will be amped. Plus, I don't know how good Okie really is and their best player is out. And while their QB looks good thus far, this will be his first hostile environment.

 

[ichawk24]

I'm seeing an offshore line of -20.

 

[Hwk-I-St8]

Not being the typical Hawk fan as I attended ISU for a year, I actually root for them to win as long as it is not against Iowa. I am not an ISU fan, but it is better for the state and for the U of Iowa if they do win, especially if they can beat OU this week. I think if ISU can just make a decent game of it will help Iowa, especially with rankings as beating ISU becomes a good victory as opposed to just a W.

I am with you. I don't want Iowa State to ever beat the Hawkeyes. I hope that they win every other game of the year. As I always say, I live out of state and have to listen to the SEC pukes talk about the Big Ten and especially, Iowa and how they could never be good - - - then, they destroy tOSU and say it was just a luck game. How did Oklahoma get into the playoffs when they got beat by the lowly cyclones?

Honestly, other than people who are hyper sensitive to what talking heads say about our weak schedule (while said talking heads simultaneously ignore that we play more P5 teams than most of the teams those talking heads love), we do not need ISU to be a good win, nor do we want them to be a good team/program. The worst thing that could happen to Iowa (other than hiring a horrible coach) is for ISU to become any sort of a football power. I can't believe this has to be explained over and over again.

We are not a big enough name to get into the playoffs with 1 or more wins (unless we're the only 1 loss team). The committee will take a two loss blue blood over us nearly every time. Strength of schedule simply isn't an issue (see 2015, where we would have been in with what was probably the weakest possible schedule we could have). Again, I don't understand why people don't get this.

As far as @101st Abn Hawk 's comment, the dream of ISU being a power, but magically losing to Iowa every year is not going to happen. The better ISU is, the harder it is for us to recruit against them and the worse Iowa will be. It's the highlander...there can be only one. The options are:
powerful ISU/bad Iowa
powerful Iowa/bad ISU
mediocre for both

It's not hard to figure out which one Iowa fans want.

This was the one single time Pollard was right. For ISU to have sustained success, then need Iowa to suck. Two powers from the same tiny population state isn't going to happen. Heck, one power from this state is highly unlikely.

What we want is ISU to be horrible and Iowa to beat them like a drum year in and year out (like the Fry years). Even better: a conference realignment that drops them down to a lessor conference or division.

 

[myteamcanbeatupyourteam]

I had a UNI football player work for me this summer. They are confident they are coming out of Iowa City with a win this weekend. He was an absolutely worthless employee.

Hmmm. They must have been looking past Montana

 

[Bulldogs1974]

There's a lot of truth to this statement. Cancellation of the SDS game, which was not an assured win but was a likely one, adds greatly to the problem of qualifying for a bowl.

At this point, it looks like four of the next five opponents are better than Iowa, and we don't know the status of the starting QB. A win last Saturday would have been very comforting. To be bowl eligible without a major upset, ISU will have to go 6-0 against Akron, Texas, Texas Tech, Baylor and the Kansas schools.

How do I know you're a tool that knows very little about football. (besides your handle).....

 

[Rustys Dad]

I had a UNI football player work for me this summer. They are confident they are coming out of Iowa City with a win this weekend. He was an absolutely worthless employee.

So did you fire him for drinking on the job?

 

[jellyfish10]

So did you fire him for drinking on the job?

I know they were down partying in IC last weekend. Man he was a worthless worker.

 

[belezabro]

Not buying that OU line. I wouldn't be surprised if ISU wins outright.

 

[WildTurk]

Not buying that OU line. I wouldn't be surprised if ISU wins outright.

I would be

 

[DodgerHawki]

Glad you noticed "at this point," which I inserted for good reason. It's too early to know anything. But four of the next five are rated, and Iowa isn't, so there's that.

Yep. Way too early to make proclamations about who is good and who isn't other than OSU, Alabama and Clemson. Lot of other teams could be good, but they need to actually play people who are also good to tell much.