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Farmageddon Opens College Football Season in Dublin as No. 17 Kansas State Faces No. 22 Iowa State

The neutral-site opener carries Big 12 stakes for a rivalry that may lose its annual slot after 2026.

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Nov 2, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA;Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) completes a pass to wide receiver Jayce Brown (1) against the Houston Cougars in the second quarter at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Kickoff is Saturday at noon ET on ESPN from Aviva Stadium, with Kansas State around a 3-point favorite and totals near 50–51.
  • Kansas State coach Chris Klieman cited time-zone and sleep concerns before the trip, and pregame reports list 13 Wildcats unavailable, including DE Ryan Davis and TE Linkon Cure.
  • Iowa State returns quarterback Rocco Becht but must replace top targets Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel after both entered the 2025 NFL Draft.
  • Betting analysis highlights QB Avery Johnson’s rushing as a potential edge for Kansas State, with some predictions calling for a narrow Wildcats win.
  • This marks the 109th straight meeting in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, as Big 12 scheduling changes could end the series’ annual run after 2026.