Is there a better way to begin the college football season than “Farmageddon”?
Longtime foes take their storied rivalry to Dublin, Ireland when No. 17 Kansas State battles No. 22 Iowa State on Saturday. The high-octane Big 12 showdown marks the fourth consecutive season-opener at Aviva Stadium.
The Wildcats enter the year with legitimate playoff aspirations, steered by talented young quarterback Avery Johnson. Last season, Johnson set a new single-season school record with 25 touchdown passes in his first year as the full-time starter.
Meanwhile, the Cyclones begin their 10th season under coach Matt Campbell saddled with high expectations. Third-year quarterback Rocco Becht enters the game having thrown a touchdown pass in 18 consecutive contests, the nation’s longest active streak.
It’s the first time the two rivals are meeting as ranked opponents since 2002, an occasion worthy of the grandiose international stage.
Here is everything you need to know about watching the first game of the college football season, Kansas State vs. Iowa State.
What channel is Kansas State vs. Iowa State on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
Kansas State vs. Iowa State will air live on ESPN with Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst) and Taylor McGregor (sideline reporter) on the call from Dublin.
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Kansas State vs. Iowa State start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 23
- Time: Noon ET
Kickoff of Kansas State vs. Iowa State is set for noon ET — 5 p.m. IST in Dublin — on Saturday, Aug. 23.
The game will be played Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, which has a capacity of 47,000 for its college football configuration.
Kansas State vs. Iowa State radio station
Listen live to Kansas State vs. Iowa State live on SiriusXM via both channel 84 (Wildcats broadcast) and channel 82 (Cyclones broadcast).
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