Final
October 3, 2026 β’ Jack Trice Stadium, Ames
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 3, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: West Virginia Mountaineers (3-2) takes on Iowa State Cyclones (3-2) at Jack Trice Stadium, Ames.
West Virginia Mountaineers
Visiting Side
Record
3-2
Iowa State Cyclones
Home Side
Record
3-2
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WES
|
7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 42 |
|
IOW
|
7 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 45 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
6:53
Cyrus Traugh 33 Yd pass from Michael Hawkins Jr. (Jack Cassidy Kick)
Score
2:31
Omari Hayes 20 Yd pass from Jaylen Raynor (Kyle Konrardy Kick)
Score
11:04
Cody Jackson 46 Yd pass from Aiden Flora (Kyle Konrardy Kick)
Score
6:12
Michael Hawkins Jr. 8 Yd Run (Jack Cassidy Kick)
Score
0:05
Vince Benetti 2 Yd pass from Aiden Flora (Kyle Konrardy Kick)
Score
12:15
Aiden Flora 24 Yd Run (Kyle Konrardy Kick)
Score
5:43
Michael Hawkins Jr. 7 Yd Run (Jack Cassidy Kick)
Score
1:07
Cam Cook 9 Yd Run (Jack Cassidy Kick)
Score
10:45
Kyle Konrardy 35 Yd Field Goal
Score
7:34
Cam Cook 8 Yd Run (Jack Cassidy Kick)
Score
6:08
Aiden Flora 63 Yd Run (Kyle Konrardy Kick)
Score
5:04
DJ Epps 47 Yd pass from Michael Hawkins Jr. (Jack Cassidy Kick)
Score
1:57
Aiden Flora 2 Yd Run (Kyle Konrardy Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
61%
West Virginia Mountaineers
VS
39%
Iowa State Cyclones
Projected Score
WES 37
-
IOW 34
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- West Virginia Mountaineers scoring offense has an edge over Iowa State Cyclones defense.
- West Virginia Mountaineers aerial attack exposes Iowa State Cyclones secondary.
- Iowa State Cyclones rushing attack has the advantage.
West Virginia Mountaineers
STAT
Iowa State Cyclones
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Iowa State Cyclones plays on familiar turf at Jack Trice Stadium, Ames.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why West Virginia Mountaineers Could Win
West Virginia Mountaineers scoring offense has an edge over Iowa State Cyclones defense.
Why Iowa State Cyclones Could Win
Iowa State Cyclones will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
West Virginia Mountaineers aerial attack exposes Iowa State Cyclones secondary.
Game Details
Jack Trice Stadium, Ames
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
52,724
Closing Odds
Line: ISU -3 | O/U: 53.5
Team Leaders
West Virginia Mountaineers Leaders
Max Anderson
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Lawrence Autry
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jaden Bray
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Iowa State Cyclones Leaders
Wyatt Bohm
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Salahadin Allah
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jordyn Bailey
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
West Virginia Mountaineers (33.9%)
Iowa State Cyclones (66.1%)
Total Submissions: 34 circles
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