The No. 22 University of Texas Longhorns (4-2, 2-1 Big 12) host the Iowa State University Cyclones (3-3, 0-3 Big 12) at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium/Jamail Field on Saturday for a matchup that pits outstanding offense against superb defense. The Longhorns are 16.5-point favorites, and the total is 49.5.Iowa State is coming off a close 10-9 loss against No. 20 Kansas State at Jack Trice Stadium last Saturday, their third consecutive defeat. Hunter Dekkers was 22 of 38 for 198 yards. Jirehl Brock ran 13 times for 33 yards. Xavier Hutchinson caught eight passes for 100 yards. Texas beat Oklahoma 49-0 at Cotton Bowl last Saturday. Quinn Ewers threw for 289 yards, four touchdowns, and an interception. Bijan Robinson carried 22 times for 130 yards and two touchdowns. Jordan Whittington caught five receptions for 97 yards.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Cyclones won the only game between the teams last season, a 30-7 victory in November, their third straight win against Texas. Breece Hall had two touchdowns for Iowa State.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Cyclones are averaging 23.2 points per game for the season, 103rd in FBS, and they are facing a Longhorns defense that has surrendered 17.8 PPG (23rd). Meanwhile, Texas has scored 38.8 points a game this season, 20th in the nation, and Iowa State is allowing 13.7 PPG (8th). The Cyclones rank as one of the nation’s worst teams in rushing yards per game (106.3, 116th), while they are 50th in passing yards (257.7). The Longhorns are 50th in passing yards allowed per game (212.0) and 43rd against the run (126.2).Texas is 39th in the nation in passing yards per game (267.3) and 47th in rushing (178.0). Iowa State’s defense has proven strong on the ground, as the Cyclones are 13th in the nation in rushing yards allowed per game (91.0). Against the pass, the Cyclones are 24th (186.5).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through six games, Hunter Dekkers has thrown for 11 touchdowns (6 INT) and 252.3 yards per game to lead Iowa State in passing. In two away games this season, he has two TDs (3 INT) and an average of 235.5 yards passing. Jirehl Brock leads the team in rushing with an average of 65.7 yards a game over six games. He has two touchdowns on the ground. Xavier Hutchinson is the Cyclones’ leading receiver with 100.7 yards a game and five TDs. Hudson Card has six passing touchdowns (1 INT) with 184.6 yards per game through five games to lead Texas. In four home games this season, he has thrown for four TDs and an average of 161.5 yards. Bijan Robinson has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 107.5 yards a game through six games. He also has been valuable as a receiver, racking up 33.8 yards a game through the air. He has 11 total touchdowns, 10 rushing and one receiving. Xavier Worthy has been a key target in the Longhorns’ passing game. He has four touchdowns and a 60.0 yard per game average through six appearances.
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