Chris Klieman and the Kansas State Wildcats open the 2025 football season in Ireland with the Aer Lingus College Football Classic against Iowa State at Aviva Stadium. A Week 0 showdown, the game will reverberate throughout the Big 12 regardless of the result, as quarterback Avery Johnson looks to leave his mark in Manhattan.

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.

SportsLine's computer model simulated Kansas State Wildcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones 10,000 times at Aviva Stadium in Dublin and released its college football best bets

Kansas football quarterback Jalon Daniels looked nothing like the past injury riddled QB. Going off on Fresno State and sparking reactions.

Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht threw for 183 yards and two touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown in the Aer Lingus Classic.

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.

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.

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

Fresno State's Elijah Gilliam rushed for a 3-yard touchdown to tie the game against Kansas.

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