The West Virginia Mountaineers (3-1) visit the Iowa State Cyclones (2-2) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET, and the game airs on TNT. DraftKings lists the spread at ISU -3 with a total of 52.5; moneylines are West Virginia +124 · Iowa State -148. Below is our West Virginia vs Iowa State preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
West Virginia vs Iowa State Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | West Virginia at Iowa State |
| Records | West Virginia 3-1 · Iowa State 2-2 |
| Spread | ISU -3 |
| Moneyline | West Virginia +124 · Iowa State -148 |
| Total | 52.5 |
| Venue | Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | TNT |
| Head Coaches | West Virginia: HC Rich Rodriguez, OC Rich Rodriguez · Iowa State: HC Jimmy Rogers, OC Tyler Roehl |
West Virginia Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The West Virginia Mountaineers are 3-1 overall, 0-1 in Big 12 play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 31-24 vs Coastal Carolina; Sep 12 — W 52-7 vs UT Martin; Sep 19 — W 38-27 at Virginia (neutral site); Sep 26 — L 41-24 vs Oklahoma State. Most recently, West Virginia lost to Oklahoma State 41-24 at home. Through 4 games, West Virginia is averaging 36.2 points scored and 24.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Rich Rodriguez (head coach since 2025). Rich Rodriguez also serves as offensive coordinator. Defensive coordinator: Zac Alley.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Michael Hawkins Jr. (QB) — 36/60, 609 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Cam Cook (RB) — 99 carries, 510 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: DJ Epps (WR) — 10 receptions, 279 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Ashton Woods (LB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Isaiah Patterson (LB) — 30 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 36.2 points per game; Cam Cook’s production on the ground (510 rushing yards). Questions: The response to a 41-24 loss to Oklahoma State.
Iowa State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Iowa State Cyclones are 2-2 overall, 0-1 in Big 12 play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 38-10 vs Southeast Missouri State; Sep 12 — L 16-13 at Iowa; Sep 19 — W 55-7 vs Bowling Green; Sep 26 — L 31-17 vs Utah. Most recently, Iowa State lost to Utah 31-17 at home. Through 4 games, Iowa State is averaging 30.8 points scored and 16.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jimmy Rogers (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Tyler Roehl. Defensive coordinator: Jesse Bobbit.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Jaylen Raynor (QB) — 50/92, 639 yards, 5 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Aiden Flora (RB) — 51 carries, 382 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Omari Hayes (WR) — 11 receptions, 156 yards
- Sacks leader: Isaac Terrell (DE) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Sullivan Schlimgen (LB) — 35 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 30.8 points per game; a defense allowing only 16.0 points per game; Aiden Flora’s production on the ground (382 rushing yards). Questions: The response to a 31-17 loss to Utah.
How to Watch West Virginia vs Iowa State
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA
- TV / Streaming: TNT
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.