Iowa State Cyclones vs BYU Cougars
Iowa State Cyclones2-2
BYU Cougars3-0BYU rolls into this Big 12 Friday night matchup unbeaten and averaging 44 points a game. Iowa State arrives at LaVell Edwards Stadium having dropped two of its last three.
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- BYU Cougars -3.5 at home, moneyline fair price -488 in the markets
- BYU 3-0 in 2026, Iowa State 2-2 with losses to Iowa and Utah
- BYU won the last meeting 41-27 at Iowa State in October 2025
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The fair price in the markets is BYU -488 and Iowa State +456, a gap wide enough that a peer-to-peer market can move meaningfully. Post your number, find a counterpart willing to trade, and keep the vig you would otherwise hand to the house.
The Form
BYU has not suffered a loss yet in 2026, outscoring opponents 132-47 across three games, including a 41-23 road win at Colorado State. Iowa State's defense has been stout at 16 points allowed per game, but the offense has gone quiet in losses, managing 13 against Iowa and 17 against Utah. The Cyclones went 8-4 in 2025; BYU was 12-2 and clearly carried that momentum into this season.
The Recent Series
In the last 8 seasons only, these programs have met twice. BYU won 41-27 at Jack Trice Stadium in October 2025, and Iowa State holds the other result, a 45-13 home win over BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in November 2023. Both meetings were decided by at least 14 points, and now BYU gets this one at home.
How the Game Sets Up
The spread sits at BYU -3.5, a modest number for a team averaging 44 points at home against a visitor that has already dropped two games. Iowa State's defense can keep it close on paper, but the Cyclones have not shown they can produce enough offensively to cover a double-digit deficit if BYU gets rolling early. Friday night, LaVell Edwards Stadium, Big 12 matchup. The number is tight enough that it is worth posting your own price on BettorEdge rather than accepting whatever the market offers.
How to play it
BYU at -3.5 reflects a tight line given the home team's form, and the moneyline at -488 fair value makes the spread the more interesting wager. Get on the board early, set a number you like, and let the market come to you.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs Southeast Missouri StateW 38-10
- at IowaL 13-16
- vs Bowling GreenW 55-7
- vs UtahL 17-31
Went 8-4 in 2025. Current streak: L1.
- vs Utah TechW 63-7
- vs ArizonaW 28-17
- at Colorado StateW 41-23
Went 12-2 in 2025. Current streak: W3.
Matchup history
Iowa State Cyclones and BYU Cougars last played on Saturday, Oct 25, 2025, when the BYU Cougars won 41–27. The last 2 meetings are split 1-1.
BYUBYU Cougars@ISUIowa State Cyclones41–27BYUISUIowa State Cyclones@BYUBYU Cougars45–13ISUMeetings from the last 8 seasons, from ESPN.
Preseason scouting report
Iowa State Cyclones
- New head coach in Jimmy Rogers (Washington State Head Coach)
- New offensive coordinator in Tyler Roehl (Detroit Lions TE Coach) and defensive coordinator in Jesse Bobbit (Washington State Defensive Coordinator)
- No offensive or defensive starters from last season return
- Arkansas State transfer Jaylen Raynor is expected to start at QB (3,361 yards, 19 TDs, and 11 INTs; 423 rushing yards, 7 rushing TDs)
BYU Cougars
- New defensive coordinator in Kelly Poppinga (BYU Special Teams Coordinator)
- Bear Bachmeier returns at QB after a freshman season of 3,033 yards, 15 TDS, and 7 INTs, as well as 527 rushing yards and 11 rushing TDs
- LJ Martin returns at RB after a 2025 season of 1,305 yards and 12 TDs
- Top three players in terms of receiving yards are gone, with the top returner being Jojo Phillips (161 yards)
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Iowa State Cyclones vs BYU Cougars start?+
Iowa State Cyclones at BYU Cougars kicks off Friday, Oct 9, 10:15 PM ET at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Iowa State Cyclones vs BYU Cougars?+
The BYU Cougars are favored at -525 on the moneyline in prediction markets and -8.5 on the spread. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Iowa State Cyclones vs BYU Cougars?+
The spread is BYU Cougars -8.5, priced by the BettorEdge community rather than a house. Because the market is peer-to-peer you can also set your own number and wait for someone to take it.
What are Iowa State and BYU's records in 2026?+
The Iowa State Cyclones are 2-2 and the BYU Cougars are 3-0 this season. Iowa State is scoring 30.8 points a game and allowing 16; BYU is scoring 44 and allowing 15.7.
When did Iowa State and BYU last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Oct 25, 2025, when BYU Cougars won 41-27 at Jack Trice Stadium. Over the last 2 meetings in the past 8 seasons, Iowa State has won 1 and BYU 1.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Friday, Oct 9, 10:15 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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