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Iowa State vs Baylor

Iowa State visit Baylor in Week 10. The model favors Iowa State by 6.1. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
64%
36%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#33SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#71
#35FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#59
1629EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1509
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.0.8%
Iowa StateBaylorsolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
Baylor lead 6-5
Iowa State have won the last 2
20152024
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2024
43-21
Iowa State
at Iowa State
2023
30-18
Iowa State
at Baylor
2022
31-24
Baylor
at Iowa State
2021
31-29
Baylor
at Baylor
2020
38-31
Iowa State
at Iowa State
2019
23-21
Baylor
at Baylor
2018
28-14
Iowa State
at Iowa State
2017
23-13
Iowa State
at Baylor
2016
45-42
Baylor
at Iowa State
2015
45-27
Baylor
at Baylor
2014
49-28
Baylor
at Iowa State
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Iowa State and Baylor play?

Week 10 of 2026, on Nov 7, 2026 at Baylor.

Who is favored?

The model projects Iowa State by 6.1 (64% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Baylor lead 6-5 over the meetings in our records.

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