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.

Live updates, highlights and analysis as the Wildcats and Cyclones battle in Ireland to kick off the 2025 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.

ESPN unveiled its new college football bug during the season's first Week Zero matchup, a Big 12 rivalry game between Kansas State and Iowa State being contested in Dublin, Ireland. It is a notable change from the graphics unveiled less than a year ago for the 2024 College Football Playoff.

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.