The No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones (3-0) hit the road for a Big 12 battle against the Houston Cougars (1-3) on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at John O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium.
The matchup between the Cyclones and Cougars will be available on Fox Sports 1.
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When is Iowa State vs. Houston and when does it start?
This contest between the Cyclones and Cougars will happen on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Expect to see the kickoff at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Iowa State vs. Houston
The Cyclones and Cougars will hit the gridiron at John O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium for this matchup on Sept. 28, and if you’d like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Iowa State Stats & Insights
The Cyclones beat the Arkansas State Red Wolves 52-7 in their most recent outing.
Iowa State ranks 71st in total offense this season (401.3 yards per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking 18th-best in the FBS with 401.3 yards allowed per game.
The Cyclones rank 42nd in passing yards this season (264.0 per game), but they’ve been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the FBS with 112.7 passing yards allowed per game.
Iowa State ranks 91st in run offense (137.3 rushing yards per game) and 81st in run defense (147.3 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
The Cyclones have the 61st-ranked offense this season (31.0 points per game), and they’ve been better on the other side of the ball, ranking seventh-best with just 9.7 points allowed per game.
Houston Stats & Insights
The Cougars are coming off of a 34-0 loss to the Cincinnati Bearcats.
Houston ranks 15th-worst in total yards per game on offense (297.3), but at least it has been shutting down opposing offenses on defense, ranking 24th-best in total yards surrendered per contest (269.5).
The Cougars have been excelling on pass defense, giving up just 146.0 passing yards per contest (18th-best). On offense, they rank 109th in the FBS by putting up 175.8 passing yards per game.
With 121.5 rushing yards per game on offense, Houston ranks 105th in the FBS. On defense it ranks 56th, allowing 123.5 rushing yards per contest.
The Cougars rank sixth-worst in points per game (13.0), but they’ve been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 54th in the FBS with 21.0 points surrendered per contest.
Iowa State Key Players to Watch
Rocco Becht has 743 passing yards (247.7 ypg) to lead Iowa State, completing 68.4% of his passes and throwing six touchdown passes and two interceptions this season.
Abu Sama III has carried the ball 29 times for a team-high 124 yards (41.3 per game) this year.
This season Jaylon Jackson has rushed for 92 yards (30.7 per game) on 19 carries.
Jaylin Noel’s 317 receiving yards (105.7 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s registered 15 receptions and two touchdowns.
Jayden Higgins has put up a 208-yard season so far (69.3 receiving yards per game) with three touchdowns, hauling in 17 passes.
Benjamin Brahmer has hauled in five catches for 96 yards (32.0 ypg) this season.
Houston Key Players to Watch
Donovan Smith has thrown for 610 yards (152.5 ypg) to lead Houston, completing 65.3% of his passes and collecting two touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 43 rushing yards (10.8 ypg) on 36 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
The team’s top rusher, Re’Shaun Sanford II, has carried the ball 32 times for 166 yards (41.5 per game) this year. He’s also caught eight passes for 96 yards (24.0 per game).
This season Stacy Sneed has rushed for 138 yards (34.5 per game) on 26 carries with one touchdown.
Joseph Manjack IV’s team-high 146 receiving yards (36.5 yards per game) have come on 10 receptions with two touchdowns.
Stephon Johnson Jr. has caught 11 passes for 132 yards (33.0 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
Mekhi Mews’ 12 grabs have turned into 105 yards (26.3 ypg).
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