How America picks Wyoming-Iowa

America thinks Iowa is favored to defeat Wyoming for a reason, or reasons.

But let's get to nuances. Do those who have large forums in which to make predictions think it will be a good ballgame or not? Are there those who think they are sniffing out a Cowboys upset? And who will sweep away all the streamers after Monday's Labor Day parades?

Click on the links to see rationales, and the pickers' other picks.

Dallas Morning News: All nine of the panelists pick Iowa to win the game, but seven say Wyoming will cover the 11.5-point spread.

Andy Greder, St. Paul Pioneer Press: Iowa, 24-22

Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press: Iowa, 28-20

Pete Fiutak, College Football News: Iowa, 37-17

Nick Bromberg, Yahoo Sports: Wyoming to cover the spread

Robert A. Boleyn, Athlon Sports: Iowa, 31-17

Jerry Palm, CBSsports.com: Wyoming to cover

Marc Morehouse, Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa 34, Wyoming 17

Teddy Greenstein, Chicago Tribune: Wyoming to cover

SI.com: It looks like they're picking against the spread, not straight-up. Four of the six panelists are taking Wyoming.

Scott Van Pelt, ESPN: Took Wyoming and the 11.5 points on 'SportsCenter' Thursday night.

Scott Dochterman and Bobby La Gesse, Land of Ten: Iowa, 38-20 and 31-17, respectively.

And now, for some preseason bowl projections for Iowa'

Eric Single, Sports Illustrated: Foster Farms Bowl, vs. Washington State

Erick Smith, USA TODAY: Holiday Bowl, vs. UCLA

Jason Kirk, SB Nation: Foster Farms Bowl vs. Oregon

Jerry Palm, CBSsports.com: Pinstripe Bowl vs. Notre Dame

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com: Pinstripe Bowl vs. Notre Dame

Bill Bender, The Sporting News: TaxSlayer Bowl vs. Arkansas

Matt Brown, Sports On Earth: Foster Farms Bowl vs. Washington State