Washington vs Iowa Prediction College Football Picks 10/12/24

In this article, we will formulate a Washington vs Iowa prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 12th at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 7 matchup. 

Washington Huskies Betting Preview

The Washington Huskies are 4-2 (2-1) this season after they defeated Michigan by a score of 27-17 last week. Washington trailed 17-14 in the fourth quarter, but they scored the last 13 points in the game for the win. The Huskies outgained Michigan by a total of 429-287, won the turnover battle 2-1, and went 5-11 on third down in the game. Will Rogers threw for 271 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Jonah Coleman rushed for 80 yards and one score. 

Washington also has wins over Weber State, Eastern Michigan, and Northwestern, while losing to Washington State and Rutgers. The Washington offense has scored 25.5 points per game with 299.3 passing yards and 163.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 13.2 points per game this season. The Huskies have gone 38.8% on third down and 3-8 on fourth down so far this season. Will Rogers has completed 73.6% of his passes for 1,625 yards, 12 touchdowns, and one interception, while Jonah Coleman has rushed for 601 yards and five scores. 

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 3-2 (1-1) this year after they lost to Ohio State by a score of 35-7 in their last game. Iowa only trailed 7-0 at the half, but they allowed the first 28 points in the second half for the loss. The Hawkeyes were outgained by a total of 412-226, lost the turnover battle 3-2, and went 5-12 on third down in the game. Cade McNamara threw for 98 yards and one interception, while Kaleb Johnson rushed for 86 yards and one score. 

Iowa also had a loss against Iowa State earlier this season, but they do have wins against Illinois State, Troy, and Minnesota. The Iowa offense has scored 27 points per game with 140 passing yards and 223.4 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 18 points per game this season. The Hawkeyes have gone 44.4% on third down and 0-3 on fourth down through five games. Cade McNamara has completed 63.9% of his passes for 686 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Kaleb Johnson has rushed for 771 yards and 10 scores. 

Why Iowa will beat Washington

• Iowa has won 24 of its last 30 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Washington has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• The home team has covered the spread in each of Washington’s last three games.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Washington’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Seven of Iowa’s last eight October home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Iowa ranks 128th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (7.2).
• Iowa ranks T8th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (2.6).
• Washington ranks 7th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (5.0).
• Washington ranks 8th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (256.0).

Washington vs Iowa Prediction 

Washington comes into this matchup after picking up a very nice win against Michigan last week, but they will be on the road against a very physical Iowa team here. Iowa has to have some confidence after hanging with Ohio State in the first half last week, and I expect their running game will have a big day here. The Hawkeyes have a great defense and their offense has actually been solid for most of the season. I think Washington is going to struggle to move the ball here, while Kaleb Johnson gets back over 100 yards. Take Iowa to get the win. 

David Racey's Pick: Iowa ML