The Iowa State Cyclones (3-2) visit the No. 8 BYU Cougars (4-0) on Friday, October 9, 2026 at LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:15 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN. DraftKings lists the spread at BYU -10.5 with a total of 48.5; moneylines are Iowa State +330 · BYU -425. Below is our Iowa State vs BYU preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Iowa State vs BYU Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Iowa State at No. 8 BYU |
| Records | Iowa State 3-2 · BYU 4-0 |
| Spread | BYU -10.5 |
| Moneyline | Iowa State +330 · BYU -425 |
| Total | 48.5 |
| Venue | LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT |
| Date/Time | Friday, October 9, 2026 · 10:15 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN |
| Head Coaches | Iowa State: HC Jimmy Rogers, OC Tyler Roehl · BYU: HC Kalani Sitake, OC Aaron Roderick |
Iowa State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Iowa State Cyclones are 3-2 overall, 1-1 in Big 12 play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 38-10 vs Southeast Missouri State; Sep 12 — L 16-13 at Iowa; Sep 19 — W 55-7 vs Bowling Green; Sep 26 — L 31-17 vs Utah; Oct 3 — W 45-42 vs West Virginia. Most recently, Iowa State beat West Virginia 45-42 at home. Through 5 games, Iowa State is averaging 33.6 points scored and 21.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jimmy Rogers (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Tyler Roehl. Defensive coordinator: Jesse Bobbit.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Jaylen Raynor (QB) — 69/119, 903 yards, 6 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leader: Aiden Flora (RB) — 73 carries, 594 yards, 6 TD
- Receiving leader: Dominic Overby (WR) — 10 receptions, 212 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Isaac Terrell (DE) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Sullivan Schlimgen (LB) — 46 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 33.6 points per game; Aiden Flora’s production on the ground (594 rushing yards). Questions: Handling a road trip to LaVell Edwards Stadium.
BYU Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The BYU Cougars are 4-0 overall, 2-0 in Big 12 play, and they are ranked No. 8 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 63-7 vs Utah Tech; Sep 12 — W 28-17 vs Arizona; Sep 19 — W 41-23 at Colorado State; Oct 3 — W 17-10 at TCU. Most recently, BYU beat TCU 17-10 on the road. Through 4 games, BYU is averaging 37.2 points scored and 14.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Kalani Sitake (head coach since 2016). Offensive coordinator: Aaron Roderick. Defensive coordinator: Kelly Poppinga.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Bear Bachmeier (QB) — 55/86, 704 yards, 6 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: LJ Martin (RB) — 44 carries, 344 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Legend Glasker (WR) — 14 receptions, 279 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Tausili Akana (DE) — 3.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Cade Uluave (LB) — 20 total tackles
Strengths: An unbeaten 4-0 start; an offense scoring 37.2 points per game; a defense allowing only 14.2 points per game. Questions: Holding serve at LaVell Edwards Stadium against Iowa State.
How to Watch Iowa State vs BYU
- Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
- Kickoff: 10:15 PM ET
- Venue: LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT
- TV / Streaming: ESPN
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.