See inside Dublin's Aviva Stadium, where Iowa State will play Aer Lingus College Football Classic vs. Kansas State

No. 22 Iowa State and No. 17 Kansas State open the college football season Saturday when the Big 12 rivals meet in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.

A showdown of Big 12 rivals that ultimately could shape the conference championship game come December in Dallas will take place on Saturday, more than 4,700 miles away at Aviva Stadium on Lansdowne Road in Dublin,

The 2025 college football season is finally here. Week 0 may not feel like the real deal to some fans as the true kickoff to the season, but "Farmageddon" in Ireland is definitely a strong appetizer to get the action started.

The 2025 College Football season kicks off in a massive way with week zero action on Aug. 23, as No. 17 Kansas State and No. 22 Iowa State will clash in Dublin, Ireland in the Aer Lingus Classic. Both programs are both expected to contend for a Big 12 Championship and clinch an appearance in the 2025 College Football Playoff.

A five-star true freshman and a key offensive line starter are among the players who will miss Saturday's Iowa State vs. Kansas State game.

Preview the Aug. 23 matchup between the Kansas State Wildcats and Iowa State Cyclones with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Trysta Krick and Vaughn Dalzell are on opposite sides when Iowa State and Kansas State meet in Dublin.

As Kansas State opens its season against Iowa State Saturday, it will be without one huge offseason acquisition: five-star tight end Linkon Cure. Cure has been