Just how amazing is Texas Tech? After the way the Red Raiders walloped Utah, they appear to be dangerous, and Iowa State and Arizona don’t have to deal with them.Iowa State got its Big 12 opener against Kansas State out of the way a month ago. Road games at Cincinnati and Colorado up next aren’t easy, and home dates against BYU and Arizona State are tough, but the schedule isn’t all that bad the rest of the way, at least, outside of a trip to TCU.Arizona took its turn beating Kansas State for its own Big 12 lid-lifter. Unbeaten at 3-0, now that Oklahoma State all but phoned in its season, the Wildcat schedule after this doesn’t appear to be a problem – there’s no TCU to face.
Arizona Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones Game Preview
Arizona vs Iowa State How To Watch
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Why Arizona Will Win
The Wildcat didn’t exactly find their swagger again after a year of getting going under head coach Brent Brennan, but they’re creating ways to get the job done. It starts with a vastly improved defense.
Everyone got fat last year rolling up the Arizona defense, but so far the run D has been fantastic, the pass defense is allowing fewer than 50% completions, and the takeaways are there with eight in the first three games.However …
Why Iowa State Will Win
Arizona hasn’t faced a running game like Iowa State is bringing.There was a bit of a problem against Iowa, and things didn’t move against Kansas State, but after two weeks off, the machine should fire up.
Like Arizona, it’s an adaptable team that’s playing with confidence. It starts with quarterback Rocco Becht, who’s been able to overcome a few rough moments with big plays at key times. This is a patient team, it never panics, and …
Iowa State Will Stay Unbeaten, But It Won’t Be Easy
The Arizona defensive front that’s been great at getting into the backfield will have its moments.Iowa State will run well, but it won’t gouge the Wildcats enough to take full control of the tempo and the time. Becht will be solid, the running game will plow away, and the home field aspect will matter.If this were in Tucson, the call would be the Wildcats. It’s in Ames, so …
Arizona vs Iowa State Prediction, Betting Lines
Iowa State 27, Arizona 21Line: Iowa State -6.5, o/u: 48.5ATS Confidence out of 5: 2Must See Rating: 4…