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Iowa State Cyclones vs Baylor Bears prediction & odds

Saturday, November 7, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · McLane Stadium

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When and where is Iowa State Cyclones vs Baylor Bears?

Iowa State Cyclones visit Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium on November 7, 2026.

Who is favored in Iowa State Cyclones vs Baylor Bears?

Baylor Bears are the favorite at DraftKings: moneyline -375, a price that implies about 79%. Iowa State Cyclones are +295.

What are the spread and the over/under for Iowa State Cyclones vs Baylor Bears?

DraftKings has BAY -10, with the total at 50.5.

How are Iowa State Cyclones and Baylor Bears playing lately?

Baylor Bears are 5-5 in their last 10, Iowa State Cyclones 6-4.

The Baylor Bears will face the Iowa State Cyclones at McLane Stadium on November 7, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 17:00 UTC. Baylor enters the game with a home record of 5-3, while Iowa State holds a 4-4 record on the road. The Bears are favored by 10 points according to DraftKings, with a total set at 50.5. The weather is expected to be mild, with temperatures around 62°F and winds gusting up to 16 mph.

In their last five games, Baylor has recorded three wins, including a decisive 41-9 victory against UCF Knights. DJ Lagway leads the Bears in passing with 1,671 yards and 13 touchdowns, while Dawson Pendergrass has contributed significantly in the rushing game with 338 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Iowa State, on the other hand, comes off a thrilling win against Oklahoma State, scoring 51 points in that matchup. Jaylen Raynor has thrown for 1,416 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Cyclones, and Aiden Flora has been a standout in the rushing department with 937 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Both teams will be looking to improve their standings as the season progresses, making this matchup critical for their playoff aspirations.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsBAY -10 50.5 o -112 / u -108 Iowa State Cyclones +295 · Baylor Bears -375

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Leaders

  • Passing yardsDJ Lagway129/242, 1,671 YDS, 13 TD, 4 INTBaylor Bears
  • Rushing yardsDawson Pendergrass95 CAR, 338 YDS, 2 TDBaylor Bears
  • Receiving yardsGavin Freeman63 REC, 792 YDS, 3 TDBaylor Bears
  • Passing yardsJaylen Raynor111/186, 1,416 YDS, 10 TD, 5 INTIowa State Cyclones
  • Rushing yardsAiden Flora131 CAR, 937 YDS, 8 TDIowa State Cyclones
  • Receiving yardsJamal Polite Jr.14 REC, 286 YDS, 2 TDIowa State Cyclones

Recent form

Baylor Bears

Last 10: 5-5Streak W128.6 scored · 19.4 allowed per game3-2 at home

  • W23-13vs Colorado BuffaloesSep 26
  • W55-19vs Arizona State Sun DevilsOct 3
  • L17-6vs TCU Horned FrogsOct 17
  • L25-24vs Kansas JayhawksOct 24
  • W41-9vs UCF KnightsOct 30

Iowa State Cyclones

Last 10: 6-4Streak W129 scored · 24.5 allowed per game1-3 away

  • L31-17vs Utah UtesSep 26
  • W45-42vs West Virginia MountaineersOct 3
  • L24-10vs BYU CougarsOct 9
  • L39-3vs Arizona WildcatsOct 24
  • W51-49vs Oklahoma State CowboysOct 31

Standings

TeamOverallIn conference
Utah8-05-0
BYU7-14-1
Texas Tech7-14-1
Houston6-23-2
Arizona6-23-2
Baylor5-33-2
Oklahoma State5-33-2
West Virginia5-32-3
Iowa State4-42-3
UCF4-42-3
Cincinnati5-32-3
Arizona State4-42-3
TCU4-42-3
Colorado3-51-4
Kansas State4-41-4
Kansas3-51-4

Box score

StatIowa State CyclonesBaylor Bears
Total points per game29.030.6
Yards per game370.0434.8
Passing yards per game193.4283.9
Rushing yards per game176.6150.9
Total points per game allowed27.315.3
Yards per game allowed390.5332.8
Passing yards per game allowed231.3233.4
Rushing yards per game allowed159.399.4

Venue

  • McLane StadiumWaco, TX

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