{
  "id": 13203357,
  "title": "TST Best Bets: October 9, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/tst-best-bets-october-9-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T20:23:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tst-best-bets-october-9-202329618.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Today's college football slate takes us west with Iowa facing off against Washington in their quest to turn the corner after recent losses. The Hawkeyes' defense is a bright spot, allowing an average of just 12.6 points per game, which could be the key to a crucial victory over the Huskies. Washington, despite giving up just 25 points in most of their games this season, struggles to consistently move the ball. Iowa's offense, though tough to fully trust for an outright win, should provide enough offense to cover the spread with a field goal.\n\nNext up is Iowa State visiting unbeaten BYU in Provo. The Cyclones will be without defensive star LJ Martin, and in return, BYU's defense has proven difficult to beat, especially on the ground. Iowa State's rushing attack, led by Aiden Flora, may struggle to break through BYU's tough 75-yard rushing allowance per game. With both teams struggling to find offensive consistency, the under seems like the safer bet here.",
  "summary": "Friday night’s college football slate takes us out west, with Iowa visiting Washington as both teams try to bounce back from losses. The Hawkeyes’ defense gives them a chance to leave Seattle with a win, while the Huskies are still searching for their first Big Ten victory.Then, Iowa State heads to Provo to face an unbeaten BYU team coming off a defensive battle against TCU. With the Cougars…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}