Iowa State and Baylor are set to face off in a college football game today. Both teams are having contrasting fortunes in the 2024 CFB season. The Iowa State Cyclones are unbeaten, while the Baylor Bears are below .500.
Let's examine the announcers for the game, the timing, and what to expect from the matchup.
Iowa State vs Baylor football game announcers today
The announcers for the game are Tim Brando and Devin Gardner. Tim Brando is a seasoned sportscaster with FOX Sports. He has worked with other reputable platforms, including but not limited to CBS Sports, ESPN, Raycom Sports and SiriusXM.
Former CFB standout Devin Gardner will join Brando on the Iowa State versus Baylor broadcast. Gardner was a versatile offensive threat for the Michigan Wolverines. He appeared as a quarterback and wide receiver at various times during his five-year collegiate career.
Gardner eventually entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent after the 2015 NFL draft. He was part of the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers practice squads but never played in a regular-season game. He eventually played some professional football in Japan's X-League before calling it a career.
Gardner moved into broadcasting shortly after retiring from professional football. He's now a part of FOX Sports college football coverage.
What time is Iowa State vs Baylor today?
The Iowa State Cyclones vs. Baylor Bears game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live by FOX from the Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa.
Here's what you need to know about the game:
- Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
- Live Stream: FuboTV and DAZN
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Venue: Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, Iowa
The Cyclones will look to defend their unbeaten start to the season while the Bears are attempting to bounce back from an uninspiring 28-34 loss at home to BYU last week.
What to expect in the Iowa State vs Baylor game?
The bookmakers see Iowa State as a significant favorite for today's game. The Cyclones have a 4-0 record in the 2024 college football season and are fresh off a 20-0 victory over Houston in Week 5, while the Bears are 2-3 for the year.
ESPN gives Iowa State a 76.5% chance to win the game. While BET MGM has the odds as follows:
- Moneyline: Iowa State -500, Baylor +375
- O/U: 45.5
- Spread: Iowa State -12.5
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