Sep 3, 2016; Ames, IA, USA; Northern Iowa Panthers head coach Mark Farley talks to his team during their game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. The Panthers beat the Cyclones 25-20. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Iowa State has lost three of its last four games to FCS opponents, but oddsmakers see that trend changing in 2017.
According to the offshore gambling site “5 Dimes,” Iowa State is currently an 11.5 point favorite over UNI for this season’s opener on Sept. 2 (7 p.m. on Cyclones.tv).
The line has already shown significant movement, being that it was at 10 just over a week ago.
The Panthers beat Iowa State 25-20 in Matt Campbell’s first game as head coach in 2016. Following the upset, UNI fell to a disappointing 5-6 record on the season.
