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Iowa State Faces Critical Matchup Against Utah Amid Big 12 Championship Aspirations

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The Iowa State Cyclones face a pivotal game against the Utah Utes, as they seek to secure a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game. The match, set to take place at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on a Saturday night, Nov. 23, 2024, starts at 6:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on FOX.

The Cyclones, led by standout pass catchers Jalen Knoll and Jaden Higgins, are among only two FBS teams to have two receivers each with over 850 yards this season. Their prowess in the air could be a significant advantage against Utah, given the performance of Rocco Beck, who has thrown a touchdown in 12 consecutive games.

Coach Kyle Whittingham of Utah faces challenges this season with a 4-6 overall record, including a 1-6 standing in Big 12 play. The Utes have struggled especially with turnovers, tallying 21 this season, and have not won the turnover battle since a mid-September game against Utah State. Quarterback Isaac Wilson leads with 10 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, while Micah Bernard is the leading rusher with 880 yards.

Historically, Iowa State holds a 4-1 lead in their series against Utah, with the last victory for the Utes being a 68-27 win at Jack Trice Stadium back in 2010. Utah, despite a promising start this season, winning their first four non-conference games including a highlight victory against Oklahoma State, has since lost six games in succession.

For Iowa State, a win against Utah is crucial not only to improve their record but also to keep their championship hopes alive. They need to win both this game and their next matchup against Kansas State, along with some help from other teams in the conference, to make it to the championship.

The Cyclones are favored to win with a 7.5-point advantage according to FanDuel Sportsbook, and the total score for the game is anticipated to be 42.5 points. As the team chases what could be their ninth win, a milestone reached only a few times in program history, the stakes are high for the Cyclones.

Rachel Adams

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