Iowa vs. Rutgers: Where to watch college football Week 4, odds, prediction, betting picks, promos

The Iowa Hawkeyes will be contesting the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in a significant match this Friday, a highlight of Week 4 in college football. The Scarlet Knights are currently one of eleven teams in the Big Ten with an unblemished record, fresh off a convincing win of 60-10 against Norfolk State. Meanwhile, the Iowa team holds a record of 2-1 for the season, recording a tight loss of 16-13 to Iowa State in Week 2, but making a strong comeback by outscoring their other two opponents 81-14.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ, with Iowa favored by 2.5 points according to the latest odds released by SportsLine consensus. The total points over/under is set at 45.5.

Where to Watch:

• When: Friday, Sept. 19
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Fubo (try for free)
• Follow Along: CBS Sports App

Betting Preview:

• Odds: Hawkeyes -2.5, over/under 45.5

Iowa’s defense has been stellar, conceding only an average of 178.0 yards per game across the first three weeks. They kept both Albany and UMass to just seven points each, while limiting an explosive Iowa State offense to under 20 points. However, Iowa’s offensive consistency has been a mixed bag with quarterback Mark Gronkowski racking up 306 yards and three touchdowns in three games. Notably, the Hawkeyes will miss running back Xavier Williams due to an injury sustained against UMass.

In contrast, Rutgers struggles defensively, allowing nearly 343 yards per game this season, though their offense has shown great promise. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has been impressive, completing almost 73% of his passes for 820 yards and seven touchdowns with no interceptions so far in the season. Antwan Raymond has also contributed significantly, averaging 5.8 yards per carry with five touchdowns.

Prediction:

Despite the historical dominance of the Hawkeyes in their previous encounters with the Scarlet Knights, the hosts possess the offensive capabilities to potentially shift the narrative on Friday. The SportsLine model indicates that Rutgers is likely to cover the spread in nearly 49% of simulations.

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