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College Football Betting Lines, Predictions, Television and More: Cyclones, Hawkeyes, and Panthers
All you need to know for college football this weekend: What local players to watch for, betting lines, game times and more. Iowa v. Purdue, Iowa State v. Texas, UNI v. South Dakota
Ready for a little college fooball?
No worries, games start bright and early tomorrow morning.
So, to get you ready, we've got all the details for the Hawkeyes, Cyclones and Panthers right here.
Find out what's happening in Johnstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Iowa State University
Coming off a tough 35-20 loss to Oklahoma Saturday in Ames, the Cyclones are hoping to improve their record this weekend in Austin.
Game Time: 11 a.m. Saturday
Where: Austin, Texas
Television: ABC
Records: Texas, 7-2; Iowa State, 5-4.
Lines: The Longhorns are an 9 point favorite over the Cyclones.
Familiar Faces to Look For:
Bradley Hagerla, a linebacker, redshirted the 2011 season for the Cyclones. Hagerla lettered for two seasons at Johnston. He was named to the Des Moines Register Class 4A second-team all-state and first-team All-CIML as a senior.
University of Iowa
The Iowa Hawkeyes are looking to snap a three game losing streak this weekend back at home in Iowa City.
When: 11 a.m. Saturday.
Where: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City
Television: Big Ten Network
Records: Iowa, 4-5; Purdue, 3-6
Lines: The Hawkeyes are a 3.5 point favorite over the Boilermakers.
Find out what's happening in Johnstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
University of Northern Iowa
The University of Northern Iowa Panthers are coming off a 40-0 shutout against Western Illinois last weekend. The Panters look to continue their road wins in South Dakota Saturday.
When: noon Saturday.
Where: Vermillion, South Dakota
Television: ESPN3, Panther Sports Radio Network
Records: UNI, 3-6; South Dakota, 3-5
Local Predictions
Stew Bevis - Patch Advertising Manager
Iowa 35 Purdue 31
ISU 24 Texas 27
UNI 42 South Dakota 27
Steve Wiederin - Re/Max Real Estate
Iowa 24 Purdue 17
ISU 20 Texas 14
UNI 17 South Dakota 14
Where to Watch in Johnston
- Okoboji Grill, 8481 Birchwood Court,
- Pickett's Pub, 6014 Northwest 59th Court
- Legends American Grill, 8460 Birchwood Court
- Escape Lounge, 8843 Northpark Court
- W Lounge, 8805 Chambery Boulevard
- Joe's Pub, 5500 Merle Hay Road
- The Boat House, 7695 Northwest Beaver Drive
- The Cab, 8460 Birchwood Court
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