Sun Nov 24 00:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Cyclones’ Big 12 Hopes Rest on Utah Showdown
**Salt Lake City, UT** – Iowa State’s hopes of reaching the Big 12 Championship Game hinge on two crucial victories, starting with tonight’s matchup against Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium. After benefiting from losses by Colorado and BYU, the Cyclones now control their own destiny. A win over Utah tonight, followed by a victory next week against Kansas State, would secure their place in the championship game.
The game, kicking off at 6:30 p.m. CT, will be streamed live on Fox Sports Live (requires TV provider login). This is the first meeting between the two teams since Utah joined the Big 12, with Iowa State holding a 4-1 historical advantage in the series.
Utah enters the game with a 4-6 record (0-6 in Big 12 play), riding a six-game losing streak. While boasting a strong defense (20.3 points allowed per game), the Utes have struggled with turnovers (21 total, 17 interceptions). Quarterback Isaac Wilson has 10 touchdowns against 11 interceptions, and running back Micah Bernard leads the team with 880 rushing yards. Despite their struggles, the Utes are hoping to snap their losing streak and improve their record before their final regular season game.
Iowa State, favored by 7.5 points, will need a strong performance to overcome Utah’s defense and capitalize on their opportunity. The over/under for the game is set at 42.5 points. The Cyclones will be looking to continue their momentum from the weekend’s positive results to secure their place in the Big 12 Championship.
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