No. 22 Iowa State survived a late comeback from No. 17 Kansas State to win a 24-21 slugfest and capture the first victory of the 2025 season at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. The Cyclones converted on a critical fourth-and-3 to win a third straight game against Kansas State.

After K-State answered with a quick touchdown, Iowa State marched down the field and faced a 4th and 3 from the Wildcats' 16 with just over 2 minutes left. The Cyclones went for it, with Rocco Becht finding a wide-open Carson Hansen, who got the first. Iowa State was able to kneel the clock out for the win.

Rocco Becht passed for two touchdowns and ran for another score, helping No. 22 Iowa State beat No. 17 Kansas State 24-21 in the Aer Lingus Classic.

Kansas State continues to struggle on fourth down against Iowa State, failing to convert on fourth-and-1 on its own 30-yard line in the fourth quarter.

Kansas State and Iowa State are set to open the 2025 college football season, as the Farmageddon rivalry kicks off from the Emerald Isle in Week 0. Let’s check

Instant reaction to Kansas State’s season opener in Ireland, including what the loss means for the Wildcats long-term.

Iowa State and Kansas State kick off the 2025 season from Dublin, Ireland. Get our Week 0 best bets and predictions for the ranked matchup.

On Saturday, the 2025 college football season will open in Dublin, Ireland, with Kansas State and Iowa State facing off in a rivalry matchup that goes back more than a century. It’s the second straight year we’ve gotten a kickoff game in Ireland,