Overview

• The ranked Big 12 matchup is set for Aug. 23 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin with a 12 p.m. ET kickoff on ESPN.
• Kansas State’s updated depth chart lists new starters at wide receiver (Jaron Tibbs, Jerand Bradley) and in the secondary (Zashon Rich, Donovan McIntosh, Qua Moss).
• Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht enters his third season as the starter with a school-record streak of 18 consecutive games with a touchdown pass.
• BetMGM lists Kansas State at -3 with a 49.5 total, and several outlets forecast a narrow Wildcats win.
• ESPN betting analysis highlights potential for the OVER 49.5, citing Kansas State’s explosive rushing and Iowa State’s run-defense questions along with K-State’s rebuilt secondary.