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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

It's time for college fooball, again!

So, to help you plan your day, we've got all the details for the Hawkeyes, Cyclones and Panthers right here.

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.

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Familiar Faces to Look For:

  • Freshman Anthony Lazard, a two-year letter winner at Urbandale High School, plays as a linebacker for the Cyclones. Lazard led the CIML in tackles in regular season leading to second-team all-conference honors as a senior.
  • Jake McDonough, a redshirt senior who played for Valley, played in all 13 games in the 2011 seasons, starting 12 of those games. He was named Phil Steele's College Football Preview 2012 second-team All-Big 12.

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.

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Familiar faces to look for: Travis Perry, a redshirt freshman, is a defensive back for the Hawkeyes. He walked on the team in 2011.

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, 1-6

Familiar Faces to look for:

  • Chad Gilson, a redshirt sophomore, played seven games as a linebacker in the 2011 season. He recorded one solo tackle. 
  • Chad Owens, a redshirt sophomore, played 12 games for the Panthers in 2011. 
  • Chris Jepsen, a redshirt junior, played 13 games in 2011 on the defensive line. 
  • Nick Jepsen, is a freshman fullback for the Panthers, he is a 2012 graduate of Urbandale High School.

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 Urbandale:

Buffalo Wild Wings
4345 Merle Hay Road
Number of TVs: A whopping 50 high-definition TVs, and 8 large-projection screens.

Daytona’s All-Sports Bar and Grill

4875 Merle Hay Road
Number of TVs: 23, all high-definition

Victor's Sports Club

7500 Douglas Avenue
Number of TVs: 18, all high-definition.

Murphys
2675 100th St.
Number of TVs: 15, with two big screens, and a projector

Overtime

4810 86th St.
Number of TVs: 15, all high-definition.

Castaway Bar and Grill

5000 Merle Hay Road
Number of TVs: 2 in restaurant, 4 in the pool bar area, all high-definition.

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