Week 0 of the college football season takes us across the Atlantic, where Iowa State and Kansas State square off at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 23.
On paper, these two programs mirror each other in plenty of ways: each has a gifted young quarterback, Avery Johnson leading the Wildcats and Rocco Becht steering the Cyclones, each is breaking in a rebuilt offensive line, and both are guided by steady, proven head coaches.
The stakes couldn’t be higher: whoever comes up short not only takes an early-season hit but also faces a very long and painful flight back home.
Johnson, Kansas State’s dual-threat playmaker, threw for 2,712 yards, 25 scores, and 10 picks last year, while also carving out 605 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. His ability to extend plays makes the Wildcats’ attack unpredictable, and the program has bolstered his protection with three fresh faces on the line, Brandon Sneh, Amos Talalele, and George Fitzpatrick.
Iowa State will counter with a stingy secondary and a balanced run game powered by Abu Sama and Eli Sanders, giving the Cyclones plenty of firepower themselves. Still, K-State’s physical edge up front and Johnson’s knack for flipping the script when things break down tilt the scales their way.
Add in the Wildcats’ status as Big 12 co-favorites under coach Chris Klieman, and it feels like they have the inside track.
Here is everything you need to know about how to listen to Kansas State vs. Iowa State on the radio.
Kansas State vs. Iowa State radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 84, 82
You can listen to Kansas State vs. Iowa State on SiriusXM. The Kansas State broadcast will be available on channel 84, and the Iowa State broadcast will be available on channel 82.
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What time is Kansas State vs. Iowa State today?
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025
- Time: Noon ET
The matchup between Kansas State vs. Iowa State will kick off at noon ET on Saturday, Aug. 23. The game will be played at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.
Kansas State football schedule 2025
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 23 | vs. Iowa State | Noon |
| Aug. 30 | vs. North Dakota | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 6 | vs. Army | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 12 | at Arizona | 9 p.m. |
| Sept. 27 | vs. UCF | TBD |
| Oct. 4 | at Baylor | TBD |
| Oct. 11 | vs. TCU | TBD |
| Oct. 25 | at Kansas | TBD |
| Nov. 1 | vs. Texas Tech | TBD |
| Nov. 15 | at Oklahoma State | TBD |
| Nov. 22 | at Utah | TBD |
| Nov. 29 | vs. Colorado | TBD |
Iowa State football schedule 2025
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Aug. 23 | vs. Kansas State | Noon |
| Aug. 30 | vs. South Dakota | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 6 | vs. Iowa | Noon |
| Sept. 13 | at Arkansas State | 4 p.m. |
| Sept. 27 | vs. Arizona | TBD |
| Oct. 4 | at Cincinnati | TBD |
| Oct. 11 | at Colorado | TBD |
| Oct. 25 | vs. BYU | TBD |
| Nov. 1 | vs. Arizona State | TBD |
| Nov. 8 | at TCU | TBD |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Kansas | TBD |
| Nov. 29 | at Oklahoma State | TBD |
