Saturday, October 31, 2009
IOWA ST at TEXAS A&M
3:30 Eastern
600% TEXAS A&M -6 over Iowa St
This week in the BIG 12 we have a contest that has the conference
top overall offense of Texas A&M
going against the conference top rushing offense of Iowa St.
A&M has 33 touchdowns so far this season which is as many as Okla St
and only 3 less than Texas. They are tied for 3rd in the Big 12.
The A&M defense however has a lot of room for improvement.
They are lead by DE Von Miller who continues to lead the nation in sacks with 12.5.
They need to outscore opponents in high scoring games, as they are
giving up a lot of points this season.
On offense they are averaging 489 yards per game which means
time of possession is in their favor. This is an important factor when
going against a team that likes to run the ball.
When running teams get behind, it is more difficult to make a
comeback, especially when your offense isn't on the field.
After starting the season 3-1, Iowa St suffered a 1 point loss to Kansas St
and a 5 point loss to Kansas - both away from home.
They bounced back at home beating Baylor by 14 in their Homecoming game
and then last week beat Nebraska in Lincoln for their first win there in over 30 years.
They are emotionally drained after the past month of action.
Last week A&M went on the road and as a 3 touchdown underdog
beat Texas Tech to end a 3 game losing streak to Arkansas,
Oklahoma St, and Kansas St.
A&M looks to bring momentum home off that road win, and
continue their winning ways against Iowa St, as they are 8-1 playing the Cyclones.
The Aggies lost four of their last five Big 12 home games,
today's home game is important because of Military Appreciation Day,
which is especially meaningful at Texas A&M.
The A&M offense is doing its job,
now today their defense finally steps up!
PREDICTION:
TEXAS A&M 42 - IOWA ST 20
IOWA ST at TEXAS A&M
3:30 Eastern
600% TEXAS A&M -6 over Iowa St
This week in the BIG 12 we have a contest that has the conference
top overall offense of Texas A&M
going against the conference top rushing offense of Iowa St.
A&M has 33 touchdowns so far this season which is as many as Okla St
and only 3 less than Texas. They are tied for 3rd in the Big 12.
The A&M defense however has a lot of room for improvement.
They are lead by DE Von Miller who continues to lead the nation in sacks with 12.5.
They need to outscore opponents in high scoring games, as they are
giving up a lot of points this season.
On offense they are averaging 489 yards per game which means
time of possession is in their favor. This is an important factor when
going against a team that likes to run the ball.
When running teams get behind, it is more difficult to make a
comeback, especially when your offense isn't on the field.
After starting the season 3-1, Iowa St suffered a 1 point loss to Kansas St
and a 5 point loss to Kansas - both away from home.
They bounced back at home beating Baylor by 14 in their Homecoming game
and then last week beat Nebraska in Lincoln for their first win there in over 30 years.
They are emotionally drained after the past month of action.
Last week A&M went on the road and as a 3 touchdown underdog
beat Texas Tech to end a 3 game losing streak to Arkansas,
Oklahoma St, and Kansas St.
A&M looks to bring momentum home off that road win, and
continue their winning ways against Iowa St, as they are 8-1 playing the Cyclones.
The Aggies lost four of their last five Big 12 home games,
today's home game is important because of Military Appreciation Day,
which is especially meaningful at Texas A&M.
The A&M offense is doing its job,
now today their defense finally steps up!
PREDICTION:
TEXAS A&M 42 - IOWA ST 20