The Kansas State Wildcats will take on the Iowa State Cyclones in Week 1 of the 2025 Regular Season. This game is part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic and will be played at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The game is scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN.

Kansas State vs. Iowa State Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Iowa State Cyclones +135. Iowa State has a strong home record of 6-1 from last season, making them a good value pick at home.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 50.5 (-108). Iowa State has a tendency to go under in home games, with a 3-4 record last season when the total was 50 or more.

Team Trends

• Kansas State Wildcats are ranked #17 in the AP Poll and #20 in the Coaches Poll.
• Iowa State Cyclones have a strong home record of 6-1 from last season.
• Last season, Kansas State Wildcats had a balanced road record of 3-3.
• Iowa State Cyclones scored 435 points last season, ranking 25th in the nation.
• Kansas State Wildcats ranked 13th in rushing yards last season with 2,835 yards.

Kansas State vs Iowa State Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats, ranked 17th in the AP poll, are set to begin their 2025 season in Dublin. Last season, they finished with a 9-4 record. They ended on a high note with a win against Rutgers in the Rate Bowl. Their road record was 3-3, which they aim to improve this year. The Wildcats will rely on their strong conference play, where they went 6-4 last season, to start the season well.

The Iowa State Cyclones, ranked 22nd in the AP poll, also look to start strong. They finished last season with an impressive 11-3 record. They won their last game against Miami in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Their home record was 6-1, and they will try to carry that success to Dublin. Both teams are in the Big 12 Conference, making this game an interesting matchup to watch.

Iowa State Cyclones: Ranked and Ready

The Iowa State Cyclones are ranked #22 in the AP Poll and #21 in the Coaches Poll. They play in the Big 12 Conference at Jack Trice Stadium. Last season, they had an 11-3 record, with a strong 6-1 performance at home.

Rocco Becht leads the Cyclones as their top quarterback with 3,505 passing yards and 25 touchdowns in 14 games. Carson Hansen is a key running back, rushing for 752 yards and scoring 13 touchdowns. Jayden Higgins is a standout wide receiver with 87 receptions and 1,183 receiving yards in 13 games.

Last season, the Cyclones scored 435 points, ranking 25th in offense. They allowed 321 points, ranking 96th in defense. In the Pop-Tarts Bowl, they defeated the Miami Hurricanes 42-41.

Kansas State Wildcats: Road Warriors

Kansas State Wildcats rank #17 in the AP Poll and #20 in the Coaches Poll. They play in the Big 12 Conference at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Last season, they had a 9-4 record and were 3-3 in road games.

Avery Johnson leads the Wildcats as quarterback, with 2,712 passing yards in 13 games. He threw 25 touchdowns and had 10 interceptions. DJ Giddens is their top running back with 1,343 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns over 12 games.

Jayce Brown is the leading wide receiver with 47 receptions and 823 yards in 13 games. The Wildcats scored 401 points last season, ranking 37th in offense. They allowed 304 points, ranking 86th in defense.

Final Betting Pick

Iowa State is a strong pick for the money line at +135. They had a solid home record last season, winning 6 out of 7 games. This shows they play well at Jack Trice Stadium, giving them an edge against Kansas State.

The under 50.5 is a smart choice for this game. Iowa State tends to have lower-scoring games at home, with a 3-4 record for totals of 50 or more last season. Their defense ranked 96th in points against, which could keep the total score down.

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