It's game day eve. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper delivers a breakdown of everything you need to know before No. 8 BYU (4-0) takes on Iowa State (3-2) in a Friday night showdown at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

From the running back situation to expectations for this game. Mitch dives into it.

Also, in this episode, KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson gives a weather report on what the forecast looks like for Friday night inside LaVell Edwards Stadium against the Cyclones.

Mitch caught up with BYU's leader in sacks this season, Tausili Akana, to discuss where he's improved most in his game and the celebration that is gaining popularity. 

Then, finally, Mitch gives his score prediction for BYU-Iowa State. Will the Cougs come out on top to improve to 5-0?

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Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.

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