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Kansas Returns to Renovated Memorial Stadium as K-State–Iowa State Open in Dublin

Early odds tilt to Kansas at home, with Kansas State narrowly favored in Dublin.

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Kansas State and Iowa State play on Saturday, Aug. 23 in Week 0 of the 2025 college football season. Who will win the game?
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Overview

  • Kansas hosts Fresno State on Aug. 23 in the first game at the updated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium after playing home dates away from Lawrence last season.
  • Fresno State named senior transfer E. J. Warner as its starting quarterback, with new coach Matt Entz citing his leadership despite prior interception concerns.
  • Kansas State and Iowa State kick off Week 0 in Dublin, where K-State’s newly released depth chart lists Avery Johnson as the starter and introduces several first-time starters across the roster.
  • Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht enters his third season as the starter carrying the FBS’ active lead with a touchdown pass in 18 straight games.
  • BetMGM lists Kansas around -12.5 vs. Fresno State and Kansas State about -3 vs. Iowa State, with media predictions largely projecting tight margins in Dublin and a comfortable Jayhawks win at home.