OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS at IOWA STATE CYCLONES
The Cowboys still haven't figured out their QB situation, but it doesn't appear to matter lately. Their road passing game is #3 in the country, averaging 420 ypg. Oklahoma State's offense averages nearly 36 ppg. And the defense appears to be even more of an asset than in previous season, allowing only 18 ppg and 102 ypg on the road. Iowa State is coming off a nasty loss at Baylor (71-7) and they have one of the worst scoring defenses in the league, allowing 37 ppg. If the Cyclones are going to have a chance, it will be through the air. The Cowboys have a below average passing defense made worse when on the road. Although the Cowboys have struggled on the road in recent history, and 13 points may seem like a lot on the road, Iowa State is going to have a difficult time stopping the machine that is Oklahoma State. Take Oklahoma State minus the points.

NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS at IOWA HAWKEYES
Both teams started the season strong, with the Wildcats winning 4 in a row and the Hawkeyes going 3-1, before they both recently fell into losing streaks. Iowa has looked like the stronger of the two teams recently, having just lost a close game to Ohio State last week. In terms of comparable match ups, both teams have played Minnesota, Ohio State, and Western Michigan. Both teams easily be Western Michigan and lost to Ohio State. The difference came when Northwestern lost at home to Minnesota, while Iowa won easily on the road. Iowa has a top 20 scoring defense, allowing only 19 ppg and only 115 rushing ypg. I'm not comfortable with Iowa's poor record ATS, but I am confident that they should win this game. Take Iowa ML.