Troy Trojans vs. Iowa Hawkeyes 9/14/24 – With the college football season already approaching Week 3, the Troy Trojans come up against the Iowa Hawkeyes, who are more respectable at 1-1, whereas the Trojans sit at the bottom of the standings at 0-2. The Boxers and Lady Boxers take to the court as scheduled on Saturday, September 14, 2024, which has postseason ramifications for both teams. The game will be available at 4:00 PM ET in Kinnick Stadium on FS1, making it a good game for gamblers in premier betting sites.
Troy Trojans vs. Iowa Hawkeyes 9/14/24
| When: | Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Kinnick Stadium |
| TV: | FS1 |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Trojans | +15.5 (-115) | 40.5 over (-110) | +590 |  |
| Hawkeyes | -15.5 (-115) | 40.5 under (-112) | -900 | |
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HC Gerad Parker met with the media Monday to preview Saturday's matchup at Iowa.#BattleReady | #OneTROY ⚔️🏈 pic.twitter.com/YoHoMSOQiu
— Troy Trojans Football 8x⚔️ (@TroyTrojansFB) September 9, 2024
This betting line reflects a clear expectation of Iowa’s dominance, with the Hawkeyes favored heavily at home. The spread of 15.5 points indicates a belief in Iowa’s superior ability to control the game, while the total suggests a lower-scoring affair. Bettors should consider the potential for Troy to outperform expectations based on their solid record against the spread, particularly in road games.
Goose Crowder QB vs. Cade McNamara QB
Goose Crowder enters this matchup with respectable stats, including a completion rate of 67.6% and coming off 237 passing yards in two games. Crowder has handled the pocket better without throwing any interceptions and is relatively selective while delivering the ball. Crowder’s toughness will be tested, particularly in bringing out delivery under pressure since he will likely come up against a tough Iowa defense.
Iowa’s Cade McNamara has so far been able to throw for 350 yards with a 56.7 percent completion, aiding the cause of the team’s spluttered results. Although the rain has brought more touchdowns, highlighted concerns include the risk of him being intercepted and sacked more often than average, which would be exploitable weaknesses. It will be the balance McNamara can find between making the right plays without making any mistakes and being able to make the big plays when they are required of him.
Rushing and Receiving Dynamics: Troy Trojans
Troy’s offense has shown flashes of potency, notably through Damien Taylor, who boasts an impressive 7.6 yards per carry. This dynamic rushing ability, coupled with Devonte Ross’s effectiveness in the receiving game, averaging 12.9 yards per catch, suggests that Troy can challenge Iowa’s defensive schemes. Their ability to alternate between ground and air attacks will be pivotal in breaking through Iowa’s defensive front.
Iowa’s Offensive Versatility
In response, Iowa puts forth Kaleb Johnson, who has emerged as a star with 306 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns this season. Accompanying him is Jacob Gill, who provides reliable hands for receiving; therefore, Iowa’s attack is well-positioned to take advantage of any missed opportunities from Troy’s defense. Such even distribution will be essential to keep the tempo and gain the upper hand early in the game.
Trends
Troy Trojans Betting Trends
Troy are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Troy’s last 7 games.
Troy are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games.
Trojans are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games on the road.
Troy are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games played in September.
Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Trends
Iowa are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Iowa’s last 11 games.
Iowa are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games.
Iowa are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home.
Hawkeye are 14-3 SU in their last 17 games played in September.
Troy Trojans vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Prediction
Considering all the factors, including the weight of the line and the bettors want to believe, the Hawkeyes appear to be the smart betting option with a home ground and a good record this month. However, the almost overwhelming spread provides a caveat; perhaps Troy will be too shrewd to go down without a fight, and the spread option will be good for the betters.
Turning to a more targeted aspect of this bout, the score’s prediction is off, especially with the look of the spread, which makes Troy +15.5 highly tempting. Those who play props would want to go under in total points scored as both teams out of recent play have been scoring less. This, as usual, will help knock off some variables and thus improve the accuracy of these free college football predictions.
Score Prediction: Iowa 24, Troy 13.
Hilbert Mayer
Sports Writer
Hilbert Mayer is a professional sports writer, betting analyst, and content strategist with over 15 years of experience in the sports industry. Before focusing on sports betting analysis and handicapping, Hilbert worked as a sports writer for various news outlets, covering everything from game recaps to in-depth matchup features. Today, he specializes in MLB, NFL, March Madness, and UFC betting, combining his journalistic background with deep statistical expertise and real-world betting insights. His proven track record, sharp reads, and ability to break down complex matchups make him a trusted voice among both casual bettors and seasoned sharps.
Published on: September 9, 2024
Last updated: March 25, 2025