Preview of Rutgers vs. Iowa: Watch Week 4 College Football and Betting Insights
A detailed look into the highly anticipated matchup between Rutgers and Iowa in Week 4 of the college football season, including betting odds and predictions.
A major Big Ten clash is scheduled for Week 4 as the Iowa Hawkeyes visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Friday night. The Scarlet Knights boast an unblemished record and are coming off a resounding 60-10 victory over Norfolk State. In contrast, the Hawkeyes hold a record of 2-1, having narrowly lost to the Iowa State Cyclones in their second game, yet they have convincingly outscored their other opponents 81-14.
Kickoff from SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ is slated for 8 p.m. ET. According to SportsLine consensus, the Hawkeyes are 2.5-point favorites, with an over/under set at 46.5 points. Prior to making any betting decisions, be sure to review insights from the SportsLine Projection Model.
Where to Watch Iowa vs. Rutgers on Friday
- Date: Friday, Sept. 19
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: FOX
- Stream: Fubo (try for free)
- Follow along: CBS Sports App
Betting Preview for Rutgers vs. Iowa
- Odds: Hawkeyes -2.5, over/under 46.5
Iowa’s defense has been impressive, allowing an average of only 178.0 yards per game so far this season. They have limited both Albany and UMass to a mere seven points while managing to contain a strong Iowa State offense to under 20 points. Conversely, their offense has shown some inconsistency, with quarterback Mark Gronkowski accumulating 306 yards and three touchdowns this season. Additionally, they will be without running back Xavier Williams, sidelined due to injury.
The Scarlet Knights have seen challenges defensively, yielding 342.7 yards per game; however, they counterbalance this with a formidable offense. Senior quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis is having an outstanding season, hitting 72.9% of his passes for 820 yards and seven touchdowns without any interceptions thus far. The offensive capabilities also include Antwan Raymond, averaging 5.8 yards per carry and scoring five touchdowns.
Model’s Prediction for Iowa vs. Rutgers
The Hawkeyes have historically dominated their matchups against the Scarlet Knights, winning all four previous meetings. Nonetheless, the hosts have shown sufficient offensive depth to disrupt this streak and have covered the spread in five of their last seven games as underdogs. The SportsLine model forecasts that Rutgers will manage to cover the spread in 50% of simulations.
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