The 2025 college football season kicks off with a major Big 12 battle as No. 17 Kansas State battles No. 22 Iowa State in the annual Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland. The clash between the two historic foes -- dubbed "Farmageddon" -- ranks among the best Week 0 games in recent history and has major Big 12 championship implications.

Those who couldn’t make it to the Iowa State vs. Kansas State game in Dublin watched in anticipation from Ames. Bars in Ames planned events and watch parties across the city to accommodate fans watching the kickoff to the Cyclones football season.

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.

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.

In one of most pivotal games in the new-look Big 12, No. 22 Iowa State overpowered No. 17 Kansas State 24-21 in Dublin, Ireland, to kick off the 2025 college football season. A sloppy first half mixed with turnovers amid the pouring rain gave way to an explosive second half filled with points and precision.

The Cyclones beat the Kansas State Wildcats 24-21 on Saturday in the fourth Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, which kicked off the 2025 college football season and afforded the Big 12 Conference a chance in the national (and international) spotlight.

Big 12 contenders and College Football Playoff hopefuls in Kansas State and Iowa State face off in Ireland in Week 0 in an early showdown.

Avery Johnson excelled on the field even as reports surfaced of a physical altercation between his father and brother following the Iowa State loss.