4Q, 14:09: Kansas State 14, Iowa State 14

08/23/2025 01:39:37 PM

Avery Johnson found a wide-open Jaye Brown early in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 14. The 37-yard touchdown capped off a 5-play, 75-yard drive for the Wildcats. Johnson is now 18 of 26 for 189 yards on the day.

Rain washing away hashmarks

08/23/2025 01:36:57 PM

With the wet conditions in Dublin, the field crew had to repaint the hashmarks during the half. But the new lines have faded entering the fourth quarter.

Conor McGregor celebration

08/23/2025 01:44:38 PM

Kansas State wide receiver Brett Eskildsen hit the Conor McGregor celebration following his touchdown catch.

3Q, 1:07: Iowa State 14, Kansas State 7

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Rocco Becht led an 11-play, 67-yard drive capped off by a 24-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brett Eskildsen.

3Q, 7:06: K-State stopped in Iowa State territory

08/23/2025 01:14:13 PM

Facing a 4th-and-8 from inside the Iowa State 40-yard line, Kansas State opted to go for it. An Avery Johnson pass to wideout Jerand Bradley was dropped, giving Iowa State the ball on its 33-yard line with 7:06 remaining in the third quarter.

The dropped pass ended a 9-play, 51-yard drive that spanned nearly five minutes.

3Q, 12:01: K-State, Iowa State trade punts

08/23/2025 01:05:00 PM

Kansas State and Iowa State exchanged punts to open the second half. The Wildcats will take over on their 16-yard line.

3Q, 15:00: Second half kicks off

08/23/2025 12:58:46 PM

Iowa State kicks off to open the second half, and Kansas State returns it to its 20-yard line.

Dylan Edwards status

08/23/2025 12:42:19 PM

Heading into halftime, head coach Chris Klieman said Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards is out for the rest of the game.

HT | Kansas State 7, Iowa State 7

08/23/2025 12:39:09 PM

The Big 12 rivals combined for four fumbles in the first half. Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht was 6 of 15 for 78 yards and a touchdown, while Avery Johnson was 9 fo 14 for 60 yards while rushing for 12 yards and a touchdown.

2Q, 00:02: Kansas State offense stalls

08/23/2025 12:37:06 PM

Taking over after a missed Iowa State field goal, Kansas State went on a 12-play, 27-yard drive that stalled out at the Iowa State 42-yard line. An intentional grounding pushed K-State out of field goal range. The Cyclones opted not to take a timeout as the first half wraps up.

2Q, 4:13: Iowa State misses 49-yard FG

08/23/2025 12:21:35 PM

With the Kansas State defense halting a 12-play, 48-yard drive, Iowa State opted to attempt a 49-yard field goal with 4:13 remaining in the first half. Kicker Kyle Konrardy‘s 49-yard attempt was wide right.

Kansas State takes over on its 31-yard line.

2Q, 8:09: K-State fumbles

08/23/2025 12:08:38 PM

Trying to put together a drive to take a lead midway through the second quarter, K-State running back Joe Jackson fumbled at the Iowa State 25-yard line, forced by Cyclones’ safety Drew Surges. The Cyclones will take over on their 21-yard line with 8:09 remaining in the second quarter.

2Q, 11:58: K-State stopped in red zone

08/23/2025 11:57:43 AM

Trying to take advantage of the field position following the Rocco Becht strip-sack, Kansas State was not able to convert. The Wildcats were stopped on a 4th-and-1 run from the Iowa State 7-yard line.

Iowa State and Kansas State are tied at 7-7 with 11:58 remaining in the first half.

2Q, 14:05: Rocco Becht strip-sacked on 3rd down

08/23/2025 11:55:40 AM

Facing a 3rd-and-9 from inside his own 20-yard line, Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht dropped back to pass but was strip-sacked by K-State cornerback Qua Moss and recovered by Chiddi Obiazor. Kansas State takes over on the Iowa State 16-yard line.

2Q, 14:55: Kansas State 7, Iowa State 7

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Kansas State capped off an 8-play, 65-yard drive with a 10-yard touchdown run from quarterback Avery Johnson.

End 1Q: Iowa State 7-0

08/23/2025 11:45:42 AM

Iowa State takes a 7-0 lead into the second quarter. The first quarter featured three punts and two turnovers. K-State faces a 2nd-and-10 from the Iowa State 16-yard line after the quarter break.

1Q, 1:10: K-State converts on 4th-and-1

08/23/2025 11:43:21 AM

Putting together its first drive of the day, Kansas State converted on a 4th-and-1 with a 7-yard run from running back Joe Jackson. The Wildcats are now inside the redzone and on the Iowa State 16-yard line.

1Q, 3:26: Iowa State 7, Kansas State 0

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Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht connected with wide receiver Dominic Overby on a 23-yard touchdown pass on a fade route. Becht put together a 4-play, 49-yard drive, settling down and completing three passes on the drive.

Dylan Edwards sidelined

08/23/2025 11:26:42 AM

Kansas State starting running back Dylan Edwards has had his left ankle taped and is working on it with the training staff, per the broadcast. The former Colorado transfer muffed the opening punt.

UPDATE: Edwards is now headed to the Kansas State locker room.

1Q, 8:29: K-State punts on opening drive

08/23/2025 11:22:34 AM

After taking over inside its 10-yard line following the Iowa State fumble, Kansas State was forced to go three-and-out and punt on its opening drive. The Cyclones take over on their 44-yard line.

1Q, 9:51: Iowa State fumbles on dropped pitch

08/23/2025 11:17:30 AM

Trying to take advantage of the field position following the muffed punt, Iowa State fumbled on 2nd-and-Goal from the 1-yard line on a pitch. Kansas State linebacker Austin Romaine recovered the ball. K-State will take over on its 7-yard line.

1Q, 12:01: Kansas State muffs punt

08/23/2025 11:13:04 AM

With Iowa State forced to punt after a 3rd-down sack on the opening drive, Kansas State’s Dylan Edwards muffed the punt. Cyclones dove on the ball and took over on K-State’s 8-yard line.

Kickoff

08/23/2025 11:08:16 AM

Kansas State wins the toss and defers. Iowa State receives and will start from the 25-yard line.

Iowa State’s new-look WR room-

08/23/2025 10:56:34 AM

With wide receivers Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins taken in April’s NFL draft, Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht is working with a new set of wideouts in Week 0. Iowa State added ECU’s Chase Sowell and UCF’s Xavier Townsend this offseason. The duo has 149 career catches.

New college football rules

08/23/2025 10:53:13 AM

With a new college football season set to begin, here are the new rules to know ahead of Farmageddon:

+ Faking injuries will cost a team a timeout or a delay of game
+ Only one timeout for triple overtime and beyond
+ Replays will either be “upheld” or not. No more confirmed/stands difference.

History of Farmageddon

08/23/2025 10:48:29 AM

“Farmageddon” is the nickname for the annual rivalry between Kansas State and Iowa State, dating back to 1917. Saturday is the 109th consecutive meeting between the Cyclones and Wildcats. But in 2027, no game is on the calendar because of conference realignment.

The Cyclones lead the all-time series 54-50-4.

Latest injury report

08/23/2025 10:44:08 AM

For the first time, the Big 12 is mandating teams to release availability reports for football. Saturday’s game is the first with that rule in effect. Here’s the final report entering Saturday:

Iowa State, Kansas State kickoff Week 0

08/23/2025 10:42:56 AM

Iowa State and Kansas State kick off the 2025 season on Saturday in Dublin. Avery Johnson and K-State look for redemption after their bid for a Big 12 title fell short. Rocco Becht and Iowa State are coming off an 11-win season.

On3 will have the latest live updates and analysis. Here’s what you need to know:
Kansas State vs. Iowa State: Latest

TV: ESPN (PxP: Dave Pasch | Analyst: Dusty Dvoracek)
Kickoff: Noon ET
Location: Aviva Stadium – Dublin, Ireland

Here’s the rest of the Week 0 schedule:
+ Idaho State at UNLV, 4 p.m., Mountain West Network
+ Fresno State at Kansas, 6:30 p.m., Fox
+ Sam Houston State at Western Kentucky, 7 p.m., CBS Sports Network
+ North Carolina Central at Southern University, 7:30 p.m., ABC
+ Stanford at Hawaii, 7:30 p.m., CBS