Iowa State Cyclones defeat Oklahoma State Cowboys 51-49: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NCAAF · Oklahoma State Cowboys 49, Iowa State Cyclones 51
The Iowa State Cyclones beat the Oklahoma State Cowboys 51-49 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Jack Trice Stadium. The Iowa State Cyclones covered the spread as 10-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 58.5, with 100 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Iowa State Cyclones final score and game recap
The Oklahoma State Cowboys led 14-7 after the first quarter. The Iowa State Cyclones won the second quarter 17-7 to lead 24-21 at halftime. The Oklahoma State Cowboys outscored the Iowa State Cyclones 28-27 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Drew Mestemaker (Oklahoma State Cowboys): 27/42 passing for 323 yards, 5 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Caleb Hawkins (Oklahoma State Cowboys): 25 carries for 194 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Aiden Flora (Iowa State Cyclones): 29 carries for 221 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Jaylen Raynor (Iowa State Cyclones): 18/28 passing for 309 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception.
Who covered the spread in Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Iowa State Cyclones?
The Iowa State Cyclones covered the spread as 10-point underdogs and won outright, by 2 points.
The spread opened at Oklahoma State Cowboys -9 and closed at Oklahoma State Cowboys -10.
Did Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Iowa State Cyclones go over or under the total?
The game went over: 100 points combined against a closing total of 58.5, over by 41.5. 45 of the 100 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 58 and closed at 58.5.
How did AiQ's Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Iowa State Cyclones predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Oklahoma State Cowboys to win at -375, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Iowa State Cyclones game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Iowa State Cyclones team total 23.5: the over, paying -122, with 51 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Oklahoma State Cowboys won the first quarter, paying -238.
- First-half total 29.5: the over, paying -120, with 45 points scored.
- First-quarter total 13.5: the over, paying -110, with 21 points scored.
- Oklahoma State Cowboys team total 34.5: the over, paying -120, with 49 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Iowa State Cyclones won the first half, paying +230.
- First-half spread: Iowa State Cyclones +6.5 covered, paying -110.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Iowa State Cyclones odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Oklahoma State Cowboys at -375 and the Iowa State Cyclones at +290. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Oklahoma State Cowboys a 75% favorite. The Iowa State Cyclones won as the underdog at +290: $290 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Oklahoma State Cowboys, the best price before the game was -350 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−1.0% value).
The spread moved toward the Oklahoma State Cowboys between the open and the close, and the Iowa State Cyclones covered. The total moved up from 58 to 58.5, and the game went over.
Oklahoma State Cowboys and Iowa State Cyclones betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Oklahoma State Cowboys 5-3 in the 2026 regular season (4-0 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 2 times.
This result left the Iowa State Cyclones 4-4 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 0-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 4 times.
What's next for Oklahoma State Cowboys and Iowa State Cyclones?
Next for the Oklahoma State Cowboys: at the Kansas State Wildcats on Friday, November 6, 2026. Next for the Iowa State Cyclones: at the Baylor Bears on Friday, November 6, 2026.