The Cyclones will play the Bearcats on Saturday, October 4th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Nippert Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 6 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN2.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 6 action features a matchup between Iowa State and Cincinnati taking place at Nippert Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Iowa State has a 99.00 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Cincinnati is 97.00.
- Away Iowa State - Heading into Week 6, Iowa State currently has a 1-0 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Cincinnati - Cincinnati has a 2-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 6 matchup, they rank 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins. Like the Iowa State away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Iowa State ranks 4th (158) in the Big 12 Conference, with Cincinnati currently ranking 4th (158) for points scored in the Big 12 Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Iowa State stands 11th (71) in the Big 12 Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Cincinnati sits at 9th (74) in the Big 12 Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Iowa State has a 5-0 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Cincinnati currently 3-1 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild showdown as Iowa State marches into Cincinnati for a fierce battle.
Nippert Stadium will be rocking as Iowa State looks to maintain their perfect record.
Iowa State holds a slight edge over Cincinnati in the SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings.
With a 5-0 record, Iowa State is on fire, while Cincinnati sits at 3-1.
Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM, review this game's prop bets, and compare the odds below.
Best Cyclones at Bearcats Odds
| Underdog Iowa State | Favorite Cincinnati |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Iowa State | Favorite Cincinnati |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Cincinnati is a -1 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Iowa State is a +1 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 54.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 54.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Cincinnati is a -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Iowa State is a -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Iowa State
Cincinnati
10/04/25 12:00pm EDT | +1 -110-1 -110 |
Underdog Iowa State - Iowa State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1 Iowa State underdog bet wins if the result is a tie, or they win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 1. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Cincinnati - Cincinnati bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1 Cincinnati favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 1. Your bet loses if the result is a tie, or they lose outright.
Iowa State at Cincinnati Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Iowa State
Cincinnati
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/04/25 12:00pm EDT | -110-135+10000Bet |
Iowa State
Cincinnati
Game to Overtime
10/04/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +950No -5000Bet |
Iowa State
Cincinnati
Both Teams Score 10+
10/04/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes -2000No +850Bet |
Iowa State
Cincinnati
Both Teams Score 20+
10/04/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes -185No +140Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Iowa State
Cincinnati
Both Teams Score 30+
10/04/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +310No -450Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 6 | Iowa State vs Cincinnati Saturday, October 4th, 2025 | CIN 38, ISU 30 Nippert Stadium | Cincinnati by 8 |
| 2024 Week 12 | Cincinnati vs Iowa State Saturday, November 16th, 2024 | ISU 34, CIN 17 Jack Trice Stadium | Iowa State by 17 |
| 2023 Week 7 | Iowa State vs Cincinnati Saturday, October 14th, 2023 | ISU 30, CIN 10 Nippert Stadium | Iowa State by 20 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 5-2 | 0.714 | 7 | 3 | 344 | 227 | 5-1 | 2-1 | L2 |
| Iowa State | 3-4 | 0.429 | 6 | 4 | 271 | 215 | 3-2 | 2-2 | W1 |
Iowa State & Cincinnati Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Iowa State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Iowa State YR: futures available
Cincinnati Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cincinnati |
Iowa State & Cincinnati Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Iowa State vs Kansas State | ISU 24, KSU 21 Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 |
| Week 1 | South Dakota vs Iowa State | ISU 55, SDAK 7 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Iowa vs Iowa State | ISU 16, IOWA 13 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Iowa State vs Arkansas State | ISU 24, ARST 16 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Arizona vs Iowa State | ISU 39, ARIZ 14 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Iowa State vs Cincinnati | CIN 38, ISU 30 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Iowa State vs Colorado | COLO 24, ISU 17 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | BYU vs Iowa State | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Arizona State vs Iowa State | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Iowa State vs TCU | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Kansas vs Iowa State | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Iowa State vs Oklahoma State | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Nebraska vs Cincinnati | NEB 20, CIN 17 Thursday, August 28th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Bowling Green vs Cincinnati | CIN 34, BGSU 20 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Northwestern State vs Cincinnati | CIN 70, NWST 0 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Cincinnati vs Kansas | CIN 37, KU 34 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Iowa State vs Cincinnati | CIN 38, ISU 30 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | UCF vs Cincinnati | CIN 20, UCF 11 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Cincinnati vs Oklahoma State | CIN 49, OKST 17 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Baylor vs Cincinnati | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 4:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Cincinnati vs Utah | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 12 | Arizona vs Cincinnati | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | BYU vs Cincinnati | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Cincinnati vs TCU | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Iowa State vs Cincinnati College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at 12:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Iowa State vs Cincinnati Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Iowa State vs Cincinnati Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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