- What: 2024 Pop Tarts Bowl
- When: December 28, 2024
- Who: Iowa State vs. Miami
- Time:Ā 3:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Camping World Stadium (Orlando, FL)
The 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl will feature a clash between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Miami Hurricanes. Iowa State enters the matchup ranked No. 18 in the nation, while Miami holds the No. 13 spot.
Originally known as the Sunshine Classic, the Pop-Tarts Bowl was first held in 1990, relocated from Miami Gardens to Orlando in 2001, and has been sponsored by Kelloggās since 2020.
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— Pop-Tarts Bowl (@PopTartsBowl) December 8, 2024
There will be no shortage ofĀ Online college football bettingĀ as the college football season continues, and every game becomes a high-stakes chess match.
The Cyclones wrapped up the 2024 NCAA football regular season as the top team in the Big 12, while the Hurricanes finished third in the ACC.
Game Preview (Iowa State vs. Miami)
Iowa State's quarterback, Rocco Becht, recorded a completion percentage of 59.3, amassing 3,235 yards while throwing for 22 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
The team's leading rusher was Carson Hansen, who gained 670 yards over 135 carries and scored 11 touchdowns.
Wide receiver Jayden Higgins topped the receiving stats with 87 catches for 1,183 yards, contributing nine touchdowns to the team.
On the defensive side, senior Beau Freyler led with 82 tackles, while sophomore Jontez Williams topped the team with four interceptions.
Iowa State finished with a record of 7-5 against the spread this season.
Miami's quarterback, Cam Ward, had an impressive season, throwing for 4,123 yards, which ranked him second in the nation.
His completion percentage stood at 67.4%, completing 293 of 435 attempts, while leading the NCAA with 36 touchdown passes.
He did throw seven interceptions throughout the season. Ward is a finalist for the Heisman trophy this season.
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— Iowa State Football (@CycloneFB) December 8, 2024
Damien Martinez, the top rusher for the Hurricanes, rushed for 823 yards on 134 carries and scored nine touchdowns.
Xavier Restrepo emerged as the leading receiver, amassing 1,127 yards on 69 receptions, along with 11 touchdown catches, making him the leader in both categories in the ACC.
On the defensive front, linebacker Francisco Mauigoa recorded the most tackles for the team with 88.
Mishael Powell, topped the squad with five interceptions, finishing second in the ACC for that stat.
Throughout 2024, Miami posted a an identical record of 7-5 against the spread, exactly like Iowa State.
I would back Iowa State to cover the 3.5-point spread at -110 odds in a close fought game.
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Total Points (Cyclones vs. Hurricanes)
The Miami Hurricanes concluded their season as the leading team in total offense within the ACC, averaging an impressive 538.3 yards per game.
They ranked second in the conference for passing yardage, throwing for an average of 363.1 yards per game, while also contributing 179.0 yards on the ground.
On the defensive side, Miami showcased their strength by allowing the fewest total yards per game at 319.8. The defense conceded 209.8 passing yards and 110.1 rushing yards each game.
Offensively, the Hurricanes dominated the ACC, scoring an average of 44.2 points per game, while their defense permitted an average of 23.9 points per game.
The team hit the over in seven of 12 games. The teamās average combined score for the season was 59.6.
On the other side, Iowa State wrapped up its 2024 NCAA football regular season averaging 416.3 offensive yards per game. The offense contributed 254.6 yards through the air and 161.7 yards on the ground.
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The Canes will take on Iowa State on December 28th in the @PopTartsBowl
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— Miami Hurricanes Football (@CanesFootball) December 8, 2024
On the defensive side, the Cyclones allowed an average of 340.8 yards, with 161.7 yards coming from passing and 179.2 from rushing plays.
The passing defense ranked first in the Big 12, whereas the rushing defense was among the weakest in the conference.
In terms of scoring, Iowa State's offense averaged 30.2 points per game, while the defense permitted around 21.5 points each game.
The teamās average combined score for the season was 59.6.
Both of these offenses were great this season and I don't expect it to slow down in this matchup.
Over 55.5 points is the best bet in this one.
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