Overview
- The Aer Lingus College Football Classic kicks off Saturday at noon ET on ESPN, with No. 17 Kansas State facing No. 22 Iowa State at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
- Sportsbooks list Kansas State roughly a 3-point favorite with a moneyline near -160 after summer moves between -2.5 and -4.
- Bookmakers report heavy interest on the Wildcats overall, while Caesars’ largest single wager to date is $4,773 on Iowa State at +135.
- Analysts and betting writers lean Kansas State, with player props highlighted such as Avery Johnson over 54.5 rushing yards and Rocco Becht under 230.5 passing yards.
- Coaches have emphasized travel and sleep adjustments for the overseas trip, and the Big 12’s new pregame availability reports culminate with a final update 90 minutes before kickoff.