- Matchup: Iowa State Cyclones vs TCU Horned Frogs
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX
- Broadcast: FOX
- Betting Odds: Horned Frogs favored by 6.5 points
- Over/Under: 58 points
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Amon G. Carter Stadium serves as the battleground for the TCU Horned Frogs (6-2) as they host the Iowa State Cyclones (5-4) on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Horned Frogs enter this contest as 6.5-point favorites, with a projected point total of 58.
The Iowa State Cyclones arrive with a 5-4 record this season. In their latest outing, they faced off against the Arizona State Sun Devils, suffering a narrow defeat with a score of 24-19. The Cyclones rushed 32 times, accumulating 150 yards for an average of 4.7 yards per carry. They ran a total of 69 plays, generating 336 yards. Defensively, Iowa State allowed 13 completions out of 24 attempts, yielding 177 yards and a 54.2% completion rate. Against the run, they gave up 290 yards on 46 carries, averaging 6.3 yards per rush.
In terms of scoring, the Iowa State Cyclones average 27.9 points per game. Their ground game produces an average of 164.6 rushing yards, ranking them 58th nationally. This season, the Cyclones have totaled 3,673 yards, scoring 19 touchdowns on the ground and 11 in the air. Offensively, they have recorded 196 first downs, but have been penalized 40 times for a total of 327 yards. They have turned the ball over 11 times.
<pDefensively, the Cyclones rank 47th in the nation, allowing 22.0 points per game. Opponents average 4.6 yards per rush, contributing to 153.8 rushing yards per game against them. Over nine games, Iowa State has given up 1,384 rushing yards. In the passing game, the Cyclones have surrendered 1,910 yards, placing them 78th in NCAA Division I, with an average of 212.2 passing yards allowed per game and a 59.9% completion rate. Overall, they allow 366.0 total yards per game, putting them at 63rd nationally, with 12 passing touchdowns and 11 rushing touchdowns given up.The Horned Frogs come into this matchup with a record of 6-2. In their last game, TCU triumphed over the West Virginia Mountaineers, winning 23-17. The Horned Frogs’ defense held opponents to just 41 rushing yards on 32 attempts (1.3 yards per rush). Through the air, TCU’s defense allowed a 68.3% completion rate, yielding 301 yards on 28 completions out of 41 attempts. TCU managed to run 72 plays for a total of 343 yards, averaging 4.8 yards per play, with a rushing average of 2.9 yards per attempt, accumulating 96 yards on 33 carries.
When scoring, the Horned Frogs average 34.6 points per game, ranking them 29th in the nation. TCU boasts an average of 425.5 total yards per game, which ranks 40th in Division I. This season, the Horned Frogs have incurred 520 yards in penalties from 54 infractions, placing them 55th in D-1 for helping opposing teams. They have thrown 7 interceptions and lost 3 fumbles while securing 174 first downs. TCU has thrown for a total of 2,412 yards this season, averaging 301.5 air yards per game, which ranks them 11th nationally. Their rushing game averages 124.0 yards per game, totaling 992 yards for the season.
Defensively, the Horned Frogs concede an average of 25.1 points per game, ranking 75th in D-1. They have allowed a total of 955 rushing yards (119.4 yards per game), giving up 5 rushing touchdowns. In the air, TCU has allowed 17 passing touchdowns and 257.9 yards per game, placing them 118th in Division I. The Horned Frogs’ defense has participated in 570 plays, ranking 71st in D-1, with 5 fumbles and 9 interceptions recorded this season. They have conceded a total of 201 points so far.
Who will emerge victorious in this Cyclones vs. Horned Frogs college football showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Pick the Cyclones +6.5
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