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BYU Sports Nation previews No. 8 BYU vs Iowa State

By Utah News Staff · Originally published October 9, 2026 · 1 min read
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BYU Sports Nation previews No. 8 BYU vs Iowa State
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In a report published October 9, BYU Sports Nation discussed the matchup between No. 8 BYU and Iowa State. The program featured Seneca Wallace and a segment on Kalani Sitake's family trip to Tonga.

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  • Seneca Wallace previewed the matchup between No. 8 BYU and Iowa State.
  • The program included an analysis of the Big 12.
  • A segment followed Kalani Sitake's family trip to Tonga.

No. 8 BYU was scheduled to host Iowa State according to a October 9 report from BYU Sports Nation. The broadcast featured previews of key matchups and discussions regarding the Big 12.

Seneca Wallace provided a preview of the game and shared memories of "The Run" during the episode. The segment also included an Over/Under analysis of key matchups.

Additionally, the program included a segment following Kalani Sitake’s family trip to Tonga.

The episode was part of the 2026 season of BYU Sports Nation.

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