Both teams have had extra time to prepare, which gives an advantage to the defense. This is a really big game for both teams. Iowa State's Matt Campbell has been a conservative coach over his time at Iowa State. Tom Herman is know for being an offensive genius, but it is going to take a little longer than anyone expected for Texas to be dynamic on offense. Texas' defense flexed its muscle against USC, coming up just short in a game that fell 16 points below the posted total. Both teams feature above-average run defenses. In the first conference game for both teams, I'm going under the total.