Cincinnati Bearcats vs Iowa State Cyclones odds, spread & prediction
Cincinnati Bearcats5-3
Iowa State Cyclones4-4Two Big 12 teams on opposite ends of a late-season momentum swing meet at Jack Trice Stadium, with Iowa State holding home-field advantage but neither side pulling clear on the board.
See the full college football board & lines →Cincinnati Bearcats vs Iowa State Cyclones prediction: who is favored
The market favors the Iowa State Cyclones at -122 on the moneyline, a 51% implied chance to win.
BettorEdge community odds as of Nov 8. This is what bettors are pricing, not a pick, and it moves as money comes in.
At a glance
- Iowa State is the home favorite at -122, Cincinnati available at -108
- Cincinnati is 5-3, Iowa State 4-4 in 2026
- Iowa State has won two of the last three meetings, including a 34-17 home win in November 2024
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The Matchup
Cincinnati arrives at 5-3, averaging 34.1 points per game while allowing 29.3, and has won its last home game, a 37-24 win over Texas Tech. Iowa State sits at 4-4, scoring 29 per game and allowing 27.3, but just came off a 51-49 home thriller over Oklahoma State to snap a two-game skid. Against common opponents, the Cyclones beat West Virginia while Cincinnati lost to them, both lost to Utah and Arizona, with Cincinnati's loss to Arizona being the less lopsided of the two.
Recent Series History
Over the last eight seasons, Iowa State leads the recent window with two wins in the last three meetings. Cincinnati took the most recent matchup, a 38-30 win in Cincinnati on Oct 4, 2025, but Iowa State won the previous meeting 34-17 at Jack Trice in November 2024. Iowa State has won at home in this series, and Saturday's game returns to Ames.
How the Game Sets Up
Iowa State's home record is the key variable here: Jack Trice has been a genuine advantage in this series, and the Cyclones are riding a one-game winning streak after a dramatic late comeback. Cincinnati's offense has been productive but inconsistent on the road, dropping three of its last four games away from home.
How to play it
Iowa State at -122 reflects a modest home-field edge in a conference game that the series says could go either way. Cincinnati at -108 is a fair ask for a team that has covered this matchup before and can move the ball.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs Boston CollegeW 34-15
- vs Western CarolinaW 62-10
- vs Miami (OH)W 35-31
- vs Kansas StateW 31-26
- at ArizonaL 7-34
- at West VirginiaL 42-45
- vs Texas TechW 37-24
- vs UtahL 25-49
Went 7-6 in 2025. Current streak: L1.
- vs Southeast Missouri StateW 38-10
- at IowaL 13-16
- vs Bowling GreenW 55-7
- vs UtahL 17-31
- vs West VirginiaW 45-42
- at BYUL 10-24
- at ArizonaL 3-39
- vs Oklahoma StateW 51-49
Went 8-4 in 2025. Current streak: W1.
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- ArizonaCincinnati: L 7-34Iowa State: L 3-39
- West VirginiaCincinnati: L 42-45Iowa State: W 45-42
- UtahCincinnati: L 25-49Iowa State: L 17-31
Matchup history
Cincinnati Bearcats and Iowa State Cyclones last played on Saturday, Oct 4, 2025, when the Cincinnati Bearcats won 38–30. Over the last 3 meetings: Iowa State Cyclones 2, Cincinnati Bearcats 1.
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Preseason scouting report
Cincinnati Bearcats
- New co-offensive coordinators in Nic Cardwell (Cincinnati Offensive Line Coach) and Pete Thomas (Cincinnati QB Coach) and defensive coordinator in Nate Woody (Army Defensive Coordinator)
- Starting QB from last season is gone. Georgia Southern transfer JC French IV is expected to start (2,929 yards, 20 TDs, 8 INTs; 315 rushing yards, 6 rushing TDs)
- Starting RB from last season is gone, so redshirt freshman Zion Johnson is expected to start (106 yards, 1 TD in 4 games; Four-Star RB in Class of 2025)
- Top five players in terms of receiving yards from last season are gone, with the top returner being Isaiah Johnson (222 yards, 3 TDs). Two transfers are expected to start in Oklahoma transfer JaVonnie Gibson (199 yards, 1 TD) and Central Arkansas transfer Malachi Henry (889 yards, 10 TDs)
Iowa State Cyclones
- New head coach in Jimmy Rogers (Washington State Head Coach)
- New offensive coordinator in Tyler Roehl (Detroit Lions TE Coach) and defensive coordinator in Jesse Bobbit (Washington State Defensive Coordinator)
- No offensive or defensive starters from last season return
- Arkansas State transfer Jaylen Raynor is expected to start at QB (3,361 yards, 19 TDs, and 11 INTs; 423 rushing yards, 7 rushing TDs)
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Cincinnati Bearcats vs Iowa State Cyclones start?+
Cincinnati Bearcats at Iowa State Cyclones kicks off Saturday, Nov 14, 1:00 PM ET at Jack Trice Stadium. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Cincinnati Bearcats vs Iowa State Cyclones?+
The Iowa State Cyclones are favored at -122 on the moneyline in prediction markets. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Cincinnati Bearcats vs Iowa State Cyclones?+
No spread is posted for this game yet. College markets open later and move more than NFL markets, and we would rather show you nothing than a number we cannot confirm.
What are Cincinnati and Iowa State's records in 2026?+
The Cincinnati Bearcats are 5-3 and the Iowa State Cyclones are 4-4 this season. Cincinnati is scoring 34.1 points a game and allowing 29.3; Iowa State is scoring 29 and allowing 27.3.
When did Cincinnati and Iowa State last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Oct 4, 2025, when Cincinnati Bearcats won 38-30 at Nippert Stadium. Over the last 3 meetings in the past 8 seasons, Cincinnati has won 1 and Iowa State 2.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Nov 14, 1:00 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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