KNOW THE FOE: 5 BYU players to watch on Saturday against Iowa State

Oct 18, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) runs for a touchdown against Utah Utes defensive tackle Pupu Sepulona (45), cornerback Elijah Davis (9) and linebacker Levani Damuni (3) during the second half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images AMES — Iowa State — like most teams — loves being doubted. If there's no external force putting a chip on the now-unranked Cyclones' collective shoulders, they'll find a way to place one there themselves. So Las Vegas oddsmakers may have done ISU (5-2, 2-2 Big 12) a disservice by making them 2.5-point favorites (as of Monday afternoon) against No. 11 BYU (7-0, 3-0), which comes to Jack Trice Stadium