Mulitalo will enroll early at BYU to participate in the Cougars’ spring practice next semester. Over the next two seasons, Mulitalo will be tasked with blocking for quarterback Bear Bachmeier and, eventually, Lyons once he returns to Provo from his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Here are three takeaways from Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell's media availability ahead of the Cyclones' matchup against BYU.

Iowa State football's injury status entering Week 9 vs. BYU

Iowa State is a 2.5-point favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The total is set at 49.5 points. You can watch KCCI's college football show, "Big College Kickoff," live on Very Local at 10:30 a.m. every Saturday through Nov. 29.

The Holy War has become one of the wildest college football rivalries in existence over its long history. As a result, the most recent installment of the rivalry, which resulted in a massive win for the BYU Cougars,

The No. 23 Utah Utes, led by quarterback Devon Dampier, face the No. 15 BYU Cougars, led by quarterback Bear Bachmeier, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.

For Utah, quarterback Devon Dampier has thrown for 1,131 yards with 11 touchdowns and three interceptions while completing 71.5% of his passes. Dampier also leads the team in rushing with 378 yards on 65 carries and five touchdowns.

A reporter expected to talk to BYU coach Kalani Sitake about leadership and team meetings. Instead, he heard a story that stayed with him.

Things change quickly in college football. And the results in Week 8 have brought adjustments to the playoff picture in this week's bowl projections.