BYU at Iowa State - 2025 Matchup Preview
BYU logo BYU Cougars at Iowa State CyclonesIowa State logo
Saturday, October 25th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Jack Trice Stadium - Ames, IA  (Big 12)

 
Cougars (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Kalani Sitake (71 - 43)
Avg Score : 31 - 20 (28 - 22 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.6 - 4.4 (#40)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 4) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 5)
ISU coming off BYE
BYU is playing their 6th straight game
Our Line: Iowa State -7   (SP+ BYU -0.5)
Projected Score: BYU: 22 - ISU: 29 (52)
ISU Win prob: 70% | Cover: 49%
BYU Travel: 944 miles, 1 hrs behind
Cyclones (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Matt Campbell (63 - 51)
Avg Score : 31 - 23 (34 - 18 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.2 - 3.8 (#27)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 4) (Avg: 5) (Bad: 3)
 
BYU's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 BYU vs Portland State-30
Sat 9/6 BYU vs Stanford-14.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 BYU at East Carolina-11.5
Sat 9/27 BYU at Colorado+0
Fri 10/3 BYU vs West Virginia-10
Sat 10/11 BYU at Arizona-6
Sat 10/18 BYU vs Utah+1.5
Sat 10/25 BYU at Iowa State+7
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/8 BYU at Texas Tech+8.5
Sat 11/15 BYU vs TCU+2.5
Sat 11/22 BYU at Cincinnati+0.5
Sat 11/29 BYU vs UCF-10.5

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 4, Avg 3, Bad 4, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 4, Avg 3, Bad 4, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for BYU's Schedule
Iowa State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/23 Iowa State vs Kansas State+3.049.5
Sat 8/30 Iowa State vs South Dakota-34.5
Sat 9/6 Iowa State vs Iowa-2
Sat 9/13 Iowa State at Arkansas State-19.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/27 Iowa State vs Arizona-15.5
Sat 10/4 Iowa State at Cincinnati-4
Sat 10/11 Iowa State at Colorado-4.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/25 Iowa State vs BYU-7
Sat 11/1 Iowa State vs Arizona State+1
Sat 11/8 Iowa State at TCU+3
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Iowa State vs Kansas-10
Sat 11/29 Iowa State at Oklahoma State-10

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 4, Avg 5, Bad 1, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 4, Avg 5, Bad 1, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Iowa State's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
BYU#51 (.22)45% (44)31.247% (30)3.23 (37)14843% (59)2163.73 (88)#41 (.13)41% (65)19.646% (99)37% (28)3.79 (68)371.42.1
ISU#62 (.2)40% (99)31.140% (106)2.83 (102)15041% (77)2364.23 (37)#79 (.18)43% (81)22.946% (101)38% (41)3.44 (29)25.91.11.5
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
BYU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
ISU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
BYU Offense1331.22844.7%3.731.4203631482164.752%48%47%43%16%.22
ISU Defense1422.918.142.6%3.441.5 - - - - - 55%45%46%38%15%.18
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
BYU Defense1319.621.741.4%3.792.1 - - - - - 51%49%46%37%17%.13
ISU Offense1431.134.140.4%4.231.1213871502364.451%49%40%41%14%.2

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
BYU1328:3220.535%75%4.4371.42.14.51.2531.7
Iowa State1430:0020.942%81%3.625.91.11.54.71.1130
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
BYU Offense1352% (62)47% (30)31.6147.74.718 (78).2 (36)3.23 (37)75% (60)9% (44)0.99 (56)
ISU Defense1455% (114)46% (101) - - - - .22 (114)3.05 (76)76% (81)9% (85)1.08 (112)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
BYU Defense1351% (70)46% (99) - - - - .14 (78)2.8 (36)72% (59)9% (86)0.97 (61)
ISU Offense1451% (68)40% (106)34.4150.24.424 (45).12 (74)2.83 (102)70% (88)8% (22)1.1 (19)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
BYU Offense1348% (74)43% (59)15.627.3215.87.913.820 (58)11 (72).27 (60)1.7 (33)32% (83)33% (49).34 (65)7% (101)2 (96)
ISU Defense1445% (21)38% (41) - - - - - - 14 (23).17 (36)1.6 (73)32% (63)32% (86).32 (78)5% (86)2 (48)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
BYU Defense1349% (65)37% (28) - - - - - - 20 (2).12 (21)1.5 (24)31% (83)31% (73).27 (52)8% (11)2 (49)
ISU Offense1449% (67)41% (77)18.331.1236.47.612.922 (46)10 (63).29 (49)1.7 (27)30% (52)35% (29).39 (41)7% (94)2 (70)

BYU's Power Ratings
BYU's Power Rating: 1.41 #61
BYU's Offense Rating: 14.38 #66
BYU's Defense Rating: 12.97 #59
2025 Talent Rating: 710.00 #69
Blue Chip Ratio: 3% #61
BYU's 2025 Expected Record: 7.6 - 4.4
BYU's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 11.5 #27
BYU's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.2 #29
BYU's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.6 #28

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 769.5
Average Power Five Talent: 860.18
Average FBS Talent: 682.74

Power Ratings Matchup
BYU: 1.41   Iowa State: 13.485

SP+ Ratings Matchup
BYU: 11.5   Iowa State: 11.0




Iowa State's Power Ratings
Iowa State's Power Rating: 13.485 #34
Iowa State's Offense Rating: 22.86 #17
Iowa State's Defense Rating: 11.89 #52
2025 Talent Rating: 762.00 #57
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #70
Iowa State's 2025 Expected Record: 8.2 - 3.8
Iowa State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 11.0 #30
Iowa State's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.5 #33
Iowa State's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.6 #28

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 769.5
Average Power Five Talent: 860.18
Average FBS Talent: 682.74


BYU Scoring
Offense: 31.2 PPG
Offense on Road: 28
Defense: 19.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 21.7

BYU's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Iowa State 29
BYU 22

Projected Total Points: 52
Iowa State Scoring
Offense: 31.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 34.1
Defense: 22.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.1

Iowa State's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202311/11BYU13Iowa State45Iowa StateIowa State -7.5Iowa State40.5Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Iowa State111 Overs
BYU000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 00 - 1
Road Teams1 - 01 - 01 - 00 - 0

(#61) BYU Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 1.41 #61
Offense Rating: 14.38 #66
Defense Rating: 12.97 #59
Overall SP+ Rating: 11.5 #27
Offense SP+ Rating: 32.2 #29
Defense SP+ Rating: 20.6 #28
Talent Rating: 710.00 #69
Blue Chip Ratio: 3% #61
Expected Record: 7.6 - 4.4

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.73 PPO
Good Run Success 47%
Avg Pass Success 43%
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 41%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.79 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 46%
Good Pass Def Success 37%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position


BYU Notes
(6/29) QB Retzlaff left after legal trouble, honor code
(6/29) QB huge ? into fall camp, Hillstead early leader
(5/29) DL added 6 portals + 1 meh LB and 1 S
(5/29) WR serious hit with #2 Lassiter denied '25
(5/29) OL returns 3/5, need new T's. 2 portal add
(3/20) RB Martin returns, need #2/depth
(3/20) Def was good LY but replaces a lot, esp DL
(3/20) Sitake & staff incredible job in '24. Tough team
BYU     Ratings Matchup     Iowa State
Power #61
#34
Off #66
#17
Def #59
#52
Talent #69
#57
SP+ #27
#30
SP+ Off #29
#33
SP+ Def #28
#28

Previous Matchups
Iowa State beat BYU in 2023 (45-13)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Jack Trice Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: BYU | ISU
Depth Chart: BYU | ISU
Rosters: BYU | ISU
(#34) Iowa State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 13.485 #34
Offense Rating: 22.86 #17
Defense Rating: 11.89 #52
Overall SP+ Rating: 11.0 #30
Offense SP+ Rating: 31.5 #33
Defense SP+ Rating: 20.6 #28
Talent Rating: 762.00 #57
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #70
Expected Record: 8.2 - 3.8

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 51%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 40%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.23 PPO
Poor Run Success 40%
Bad Pass Success 41%
Bad OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 43%
Good in Scoring Position 3.44 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 46%
Good Pass Def Success 38%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position


Iowa State Notes
(5/23) ISU was 5-1 in 1 score games LY
(4/4) CB Jontez Williams a top 10 CB via PFF
(4/4) DT D. Orange a top 10 DT via PFF
(3/20) QB Becht returns, dynamic & clutch
(3/20) RB Hansen/Sama return, v good combo
(3/20) WR rebuild, portal Sowell (ECU) helps a lot
(3/20) OL 3/5 back, 2 w/ good exp. Must improve TY
(3/20) Def exposed LY, need new DE's & more
(3/20) Campbell a great coach, but not many portals?
(3/20) DE Cannon Butler (N Iowa) poss huge find


  
BYU's OC Aaron Roderick
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Parker Kingston1333%331011.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
LJ Martin13872375.239
Sione I Moa2312735.524
Pokaiaua Haunga177604.514
Parker Kingston64307.220
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Chase Roberts50803316.162
Jojo Phillips10211221.157
Parker Kingston13196115.136
Carsen Ryan (Tr)10113111.325

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BYU's DC Jay Hill
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Isaiah Glasker7015424
Tanner Wall530001
Jack Kelly50105131
Raider Damuni263100
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jack Kelly50105131
Isaiah Glasker7015424
Raider Damuni263100
Justin Kirkland (Tr)184110
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mory Bamba170004
Isaiah Glasker7015424
Keanu Tanuvasa (Tr)165124

Iowa State's OC Taylor Mouser
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Rocco Becht27245760%35052597.7
Connor Moberly51050%49014.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Carson Hansen151752135.057
Abu Sama III12458724.777
Rocco Becht9831883.232
Xavier Townsend (Tr)128807.318
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Chase Sowell (Tr)34678319.956
Gabe Burkle26296111.432
Benjamin Brahmer10179117.939
Carson Brown11141112.844

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Iowa State's DC Jon Heacock
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kooper Ebel696110
Jeremiah Cooper481008
Jontez Williams462005
Ta'Shawn James410001
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Vontroy Malone (Tr)255210
Kooper Ebel696110
Marcus Neal181100
Domonique Orange245131
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jeremiah Cooper481008
Jontez Williams462005
Beau Goodwin243012