The Utah football team hit the road this week for a high-stakes showdown against its in-state rival, BYU, in a pivotal clash between Big 12 contenders. Entering

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.

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 Cyclones are coming off a bye week and are actually favored against the No. 11 Cougars heading into game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames

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

Iowa State welcomes back key players, including Carson Hansen and Kyle Konrardy, for Saturday’s Homecoming game against 11th-ranked BYU, aiming to end a two-game skid.

Utah kicker Dillon Curtis issued an apology Wednesday for continuing to warm up during a pregame prayer at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday.

Iowa State Cyclones football plays another dual-threat QB, but BYU's Bear Bachmeier is unique. There aren't many 6-3, 220-pound QBs wearing No. 47.

In his long-awaited debut with the Minnesota Vikings, former BYU football captain Tyler Batty made quite the splash.