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October 3, 2026 β’ Jack Trice Stadium, Ames
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 3, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: West Virginia Mountaineers (3-1) takes on Iowa State Cyclones (2-2) at Jack Trice Stadium, Ames.
West Virginia Mountaineers
Visiting Side
Record
3-1
Iowa State Cyclones
Home Side
Record
2-2
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
74%
West Virginia Mountaineers
VS
26%
Iowa State Cyclones
Projected Score
WES 41
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IOW 31
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 generates significantly more total yardage.
- West Virginia Mountaineers aerial attack exposes Iowa State Cyclones secondary.
- West Virginia Mountaineers controls the trenches in the run game.
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 generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Jack Trice Stadium, Ames
Dome/Indoor β’ 57Β°F
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: ISU -3 | O/U: 52.5
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
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
West Virginia Mountaineers (30.6%)
Iowa State Cyclones (69.4%)
Total Submissions: 34 circles
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