Overview
- The game kicks off Saturday at 12:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. CT at Jack Trice Stadium and will air on TNT with streams on truTV and HBO Max.
- The Big 12’s updated availability list shows Iowa State defensive end Caden Crawford and defensive tackle Ka’Mori Moore listed out while cornerback Jaheim Singletary is now probable, and wide receiver Carter Pabst and guard Caden Maas were removed from the out list.
- Oddsmakers favor Iowa State by about 3.5 points and a consensus prediction published ahead of kickoff projected a one-point West Virginia win in a close game.
- West Virginia will rely on its explosive ground attack led by dual-threat quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. and workhorse running back Cam Cook to test Iowa State’s strong run defense.
- A win would give the victor its first Big 12 victory and meaningful momentum for bowl positioning, while a loss would deepen early conference struggles for the other team.