Arizona Wildcats defeat Iowa State Cyclones 39-3: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · Iowa State Cyclones 3, Arizona Wildcats 39
The Arizona Wildcats beat the Iowa State Cyclones 39-3 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Casino Del Sol Stadium. The Arizona Wildcats covered the spread as 11.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 51.5, with 42 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Arizona Wildcats final score and game recap
The Arizona Wildcats led 15-3 after the first quarter and 25-3 at halftime. They outscored the Iowa State Cyclones 14-0 in the second half, 14-0 in the fourth quarter alone. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jaylen Raynor (Iowa State Cyclones): 8/10 passing for 106 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Vince Benetti (Iowa State Cyclones): 3 catches for 42 yards.
- Noah Fifita (Arizona Wildcats): 27/34 passing for 308 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Isaiah Mizell (Arizona Wildcats): 8 catches for 134 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Iowa State Cyclones vs. Arizona Wildcats?
The Arizona Wildcats covered the spread as 11.5-point favorites, winning by 36 points.
The spread opened at Arizona Wildcats -10 and closed at Arizona Wildcats -11.5.
Did Iowa State Cyclones vs. Arizona Wildcats go over or under the total?
The game went under: 42 points combined against a closing total of 51.5, under by 9.5. 28 of the 42 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 50.5 and closed at 51.5.
How did AiQ's Iowa State Cyclones vs. Arizona Wildcats predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Arizona Wildcats to win at -375, a win (+$26.67 on a $100 bet).
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Arizona Wildcats game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half spread: Arizona Wildcats -7 covered, paying -115.
- Arizona Wildcats team total 31.5: the over, paying -106, with 39 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Arizona Wildcats won the first quarter, paying -270.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the over, paying +110, with 18 points scored.
- Iowa State Cyclones team total 19.5: the under, paying -106, with 3 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Arizona Wildcats won the first half, paying -325.
- First-half total 26.5: the over, paying -115, with 28 points scored.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Arizona Wildcats odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Iowa State Cyclones at +295 and the Arizona Wildcats at -380. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Arizona Wildcats a 76% favorite. The Arizona Wildcats won as the favorite at -380: $26.32 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Arizona Wildcats, the price before the game was -375: priced below fair (−1.5% value).
The spread moved toward the Arizona Wildcats between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 50.5 to 51.5, and the game went under.
Iowa State Cyclones and Arizona Wildcats betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Iowa State Cyclones 3-4 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 0-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 7 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight losses for the Iowa State Cyclones.
This result left the Arizona Wildcats 6-1 in the 2026 regular season (4-0 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 4 times. That made it five straight wins for the Arizona Wildcats.
What's next for Iowa State Cyclones and Arizona Wildcats?
Next for the Iowa State Cyclones: the Oklahoma State Cowboys at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the Arizona Wildcats: at the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday, October 31, 2026.