Iowa State Cyclones defeat Bowling Green Falcons 55-7: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · Bowling Green Falcons 7, Iowa State Cyclones 55
The Iowa State Cyclones beat the Bowling Green Falcons 55-7 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Jack Trice Stadium. The Iowa State Cyclones covered the spread as 23-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 43.5, with 62 points combined.
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Iowa State Cyclones final score and game recap
The Iowa State Cyclones led 21-7 after the first quarter and 35-7 at halftime. They outscored the Bowling Green Falcons 20-0 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Winn Sharp (Bowling Green Falcons): 1 catch for 59 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Jay Kastantin (Bowling Green Falcons): 8/17 passing for 97 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Aiden Flora (Iowa State Cyclones): 12 carries for 194 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Arnold Barnes III (Iowa State Cyclones): 13 carries for 63 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in Bowling Green Falcons vs. Iowa State Cyclones?
The Iowa State Cyclones covered the spread as 23-point favorites, winning by 48 points.
The spread opened at Iowa State Cyclones -23.5 and closed at Iowa State Cyclones -23.
Did Bowling Green Falcons vs. Iowa State Cyclones go over or under the total?
The game went over: 62 points combined against a closing total of 43.5, over by 18.5. 42 of the 62 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 44.5 and closed at 43.5.
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Iowa State Cyclones game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Bowling Green Falcons team total 9.5: the under, paying +102, with 7 scored.
- Iowa State Cyclones team total 33.5: the over, paying -120, with 55 scored.
- First-half total 23.5: the over, paying -108, with 42 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Iowa State Cyclones won the first quarter, paying -580.
- First-quarter total 8.5: the over, paying -115, with 28 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Iowa State Cyclones won the first half, paying -1200.
- First-half spread: Iowa State Cyclones -13.5 covered, paying -110.
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Iowa State Cyclones odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Bowling Green Falcons at +1200 and the Iowa State Cyclones at -3000. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Iowa State Cyclones a 93% favorite. The Iowa State Cyclones won as the favorite at -3000: $3.33 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Bowling Green Falcons between the open and the close, and the Iowa State Cyclones covered. The total moved down from 44.5 to 43.5, and the game went over.
Bowling Green Falcons and Iowa State Cyclones betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Bowling Green Falcons 0-3 in the 2026 regular season (0-1 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time. That made it three straight losses for the Bowling Green Falcons.
This result left the Iowa State Cyclones 2-1 in the 2026 regular season (2-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times.
What's next for Bowling Green Falcons and Iowa State Cyclones?
Next for the Bowling Green Falcons: the South Florida Bulls at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Next for the Iowa State Cyclones: the Utah Utes at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026.