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Rocco Becht Stars as No. 22 Iowa State Beats No. 17 Kansas State 24-21 in Ireland

On August 23, 2025, the Iowa State Cyclones open the 2025 season at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, with kickoff at 11 a.m. CT; sportsbooks slightly favor Kansas State Wildcats at-150 odds and a three-point spread.
Coming off a program-record season, Iowa State Cyclones set an 11-win mark in 2024 but must replace top offensive weapons and a key defensive back.
Kansas State enters the opener with continuity and a strong rushing attack, losing just three players to this year's NFL draft while the Wildcats' 215.5 rushing yards per game challenge Iowa State's defense; Avery Johnson, returning quarterback, boosts their preseason standing.
Early betting markets favor Kansas State, and college football bettors should lean toward the Wildcats' moneyline in the Week 0, 2025 season opener that will set the tone for both teams.
Matchups on the ground may determine the early outcome as Dylan Edwards assumes a larger workload following DJ Giddens being drafted this year, while Rocco Becht's 18-game TD streak anchors Iowa State's offense.

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