WEEKEND. WE’LL SHOW YOU THAT HERE IN A FEW MINUTES. THANKS, DAVID. WELL, THE EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING IN DUBLIN AS THE IOWA STATE CYCLONES GET READY TO KICK OFF THE FIRST GAME OF THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON. CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S ALMOST HERE. THE CYCLONES FACE OFF AGAINST KANSAS STATE TOMORROW INSIDE AVIVA STADIUM. vlog, STACEY HORST AND SPORTS DIRECTOR SCOTT REISTER LIVE IN DUBLIN’S TEMPLE BAR DISTRICT. STACY AND SCOTT. IT’S BEEN NOTHING SHORT OF A HUGE CELEBRATION EVER SINCE Y’ALL GOT THERE. AND WE ARE REACHING THE HIGH POINT OF IT TOO. BUT I TELL YOU WHAT, BEN AND LAURA, TODAY WAS A VERY BIG DAY FOR THE CYCLONES. YEAH, I THINK A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE GOING TO BE HAVING A BIG NIGHT HERE. THIS HAS BEEN SUCH A BLAST. AND IT WAS THE PEP RALLY TO END ALL PEP RALLIES. IF THERE WAS ANY QUESTION ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT CYCLONE FANS WOULD TRAVEL ALL THE WAY TO IRELAND TO FOLLOW THEIR TEAM, TAKE A LOOK AT THIS. A MONSTER PEP RALLY AT MERRION SQUARE TOOK PLACE THIS AFTERNOON. 10,000 CYCLONE FANS WILL BE HERE TO WATCH THE GAME, AND I’D VENTURE TO SAY BASICALLY ALL OF THEM WERE THERE CHEERING ON THE TEAM, THE BAND, THE CHEERLEADERS. JAMIE POLLARD WAS UP THERE. GOVERNOR REYNOLDS WAS UP THERE, ALL AT MERRION PARK IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DUBLIN. THERE WAS IRISH MUSIC. AND HOW ABOUT ZEKE ZIKA ON THE LEFT, A RETIRED COP, AND MARK EISCHEID, A RETIRED TRUCK DRIVER. I ASKED THEM TO DO AN IRISH, AN IRISH JIG FOR ME AND I THINK THEY NAILED IT. WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK? THEY WERE HAVING A GREAT TIME OUT THERE, AS THEY SHOULD. ALL THE FANS ABSOLUTELY LOVING IT. SHOWING WHAT CYCLONE NATION CAN DO NO MATTER WHERE THEY ARE IN THE GLOBE. IT WAS QUIET THE FIRST LIKE 2 OR 3 DAYS IN DUBLIN AND THEN EVERYBODY SHOWS UP AND THE ENERGY IS JUST INSANE. SO YEAH, IT’S AWESOME. YOU KNOW, THAT’S HOW IT IS FOR GAMES TOO, MAN. IT’S OUT OF CONTROL, MAN. I CAN’T. ALL THESE PEOPLE GETTING TO CELEBRATE THE CYCLONES IS JUST AWESOME. LIKE THE ENVIRONMENT HERE. YOU KNOW, ALL THE PUBS ARE FILLED WITH CARDINAL AND GOLD. IT’S JUST A GREAT TIME. AND IT WOULDN’T BE A PEP RALLY WITHOUT THE SPIRIT SQUAD. WE’VE BEEN SHOWING YOU WHAT THE BAND AND CHEERLEADERS HAVE BEEN UP TO. THE CHEERLEADERS GOT TO BRING NINE. THE DANCE TEAM BROUGHT NINE, MOSTLY SENIORS. THEY GOT TO EXPERIENCE THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME. RIGHT NOW IN THIS INTERNATIONAL STAGE. THEY TOLD ME THEY FOUND OUT THE LOCALS HERE WEREN’T SURE WHAT REAL CHEERLEADERS WERE. THEY CHEERLEADING? NOT A BIG THING OVER HERE IN IOWA, BUT IT CERTAINLY IS. THESE IOWA STATE CYCLONES WITH THE JUICY WIGGLE GOING AT FULL FORCE. WHAT AN EXPERIENCE. IT HAS BEEN SO AMAZING JUST TO SEE ALL THE CYCLONE SUPPORT. I FEEL LIKE WE ALWAYS SEE IT IN OUR COMMUNITY AND IT AMES, BUT BRINGING IT FROM JACK TRICE TO DUBLIN, IRELAND IS REALLY CRAZY. IT’S AWESOME. IT SHOWS HOW FAR THE CYCLONES ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL TO SUPPORT THEIR TEAM, SO IT’S AWESOME. SO MUCH TO SMILE ABOUT. I THINK EVERYONE’S FACE WAS HURTING AFTER THAT. IT’S NOT JUST THE FANS, BUT IT’S THE STUDENTS WHO ARE ALSO PARTICIPATING IN THE
Iowa State vs. Kansas State: What to know about the 2025 Aer Lingus College Football Classic
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Iowa State will get its football season underway before just about anyone else in 2025.Iowa State and Kansas State are slated to kick off the 2025 college football season on Saturday, Aug. 23, a week before the vast majority of teams play their first game. The Big 12 Conference rivals will take the field in Dublin, Ireland, for the annual Aer Lingus College Football Classic.Here's what to know about the game, tips for making the trip to Dublin and more coverage.Injury reports for Iowa State, Kansas StateIowa State and Kansas State will each be without more than a dozen players Saturday.You can see the full injury reports here.Iowa State pep rally planned for Merrion SquareFans can gather at 6 p.m. local time Friday for a pep rally in Merrion Square.Iowa State shared a map showing how the pep rally will be set up:When is the Iowa State vs. Kansas State football game in Ireland?When: 11 a.m. CDT (5 p.m. in Ireland) Saturday, Aug. 23Where: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, IrelandTV: ESPNvlog partners with ISU's Greenlee School on coverage of Aer Lingus College Football Classicvlog is partnering with Iowa State University's Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication on coverage of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic this month.vlog sports director Scott Reister, anchor Stacey Horst and photojournalist Dylan Coon will be in Dublin, Ireland, for the matchup between No. 22 Iowa State and No. 17 Kansas State, as will a group of student journalists and faculty from ISU.The students' stories will be distributed across vlog's platforms.See more on the partnership. Iowa State opens with ranked opponent for first time since 2002It shouldn't take long for Iowa State to reveal the direction its season will take.The No. 22 Cyclones open Saturday against No. 17 Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland, and two weeks later play the annual Cy-Hawk Game against Iowa at home.The game on the Emerald Isle will be Iowa State's first opener against a Top 25 team since 2002, and it will be only the seventh time in 23 years the Cyclones won't open against an opponent from the second-tier Football Championship Subdivision. History of the Aer Lingus College Football ClassicIowa State and Kansas State will play in the 11th college football game in Ireland and the fourth as part of an ongoing annual series, which was revived in 2022 after five years off.Neither ISU nor K-State has played in the series before. One current Big 12 team, Central Florida, played in the 2014 edition of the series against Penn State. UCF was a member of the American Athletic Conference at that time.1988: Boston College 38, Army 241989: Pittsburgh 46, Rutgers 291991: Holy Cross 24, Fordham 191996: Notre Dame 54, Navy 272012: Notre Dame 50, Navy 102014: Penn State 26, UCF 242016: Georgia Tech 17, Boston College 142022: Northwestern 31, Nebraska 28 2023: Notre Dame 42, Navy 32024: Georgia Tech 24, Florida State 21Future games:2026: North Carolina vs. TCU2027: Pittsburgh vs. WisconsinTickets for Iowa State vs. Kansas State in Dublin, IrelandTickets are available for the game through Ticketmaster. VIP packages are also available.As of Aug. 19, two tickets together were listed as low as €65.95 apiece (equivalent to $77.05).An athletic department spokesperson says over 10,000 Iowa State fans are expected to be in attendance through tickets and packages sold through the university and through On Location, a live events experience agency.Travel packages, plane tickets for Iowa State vs. Kansas State in IrelandWhile most of the travel packages have already been filled, there are still hotel rooms available through a package from College Football Ireland. You can find more information about various options here.Additionally, Iowa State has created its own website dedicated to the trip. The website lists information about hospitality packages, destinations, game info and more.Things to do in DublinMany fans are planning to head overseas several days in advance. If you're planning your trip, check out this guide to Dublin, courtesy of the College Football Ireland group. Iowa Gov. Reynolds will attend game in IrelandGov. Kim Reynolds is scheduled to attend the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Iowa State and Kansas State Saturday, KCRG reports.Reynolds will be in Ireland from Thursday through Saturday. She is attending a variety of events while abroad, including the One Health and Ag Tech Summit, where she will speak. Along with attending the game, Reynolds will also go to the ISU Aer Lingus College Football Classic pep rally. Pop-Tarts mascots join the trip to IrelandCouldn't get enough of the Pop-Tarts Bowl craziness last year? You're in luck.Two giant Pop-Tarts mascots will be in attendance for the game. Iowa State and Kansas State are the two previous winners of the Pop-Tarts Bowl.Farmageddon series history Iowa State owns a narrow 54-50-4 all-time lead in the series, which has now been played annually for more than 100 years.The Cyclones have won two in a row and four of the last five, including a dramatic season finale last year that saw ISU clinch a berth in the Big 12 title game.The series is 5-4 in favor of Iowa State under coach Matt Campbell. 2025 Iowa State football scheduleSaturday, Aug. 23: Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland (11 a.m. CT; ESPN)Saturday, Aug. 30: South Dakota (2:30 p.m. on FOX)Saturday, Sept. 6: Iowa (11 a.m. on FOX)Saturday, Sept. 13: At Arkansas State (3 p.m. on ESPN2)Saturday, Sept. 27: ArizonaSaturday, Oct. 4: At CincinnatiSaturday, Oct. 11: At ColoradoSaturday, Oct. 25: BYUSaturday, Nov. 1: Arizona StateSaturday, Nov. 8: At TCUSaturday, Nov. 22: KansasSaturday, Nov. 29: At Oklahoma StateHome games in bold.» Subscribe to vlog's YouTube page» Download the free vlog app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Playvlog's 'Big College Kickoff' show returns for second seasonvlog's "Big College Kickoff" is returning for a second season, and you can watch it live on Very Local at 10:30 a.m. every Saturday from Aug. 23 through Nov. 29.vlog sports' Jeff Dubrof will host, with Shannon Ehrhardt live from Iowa City or Ames each week.The following special episodes of "Big College Kickoff" will air on vlog Channel 8:6:30-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, on the eve of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Ireland6:30-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, on the eve of the Cy-Hawk rivalry game in AmesVery Local is a streaming channel that offers 24/7 access to vlog news, weather, original series and more. 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DUBLIN — Iowa State will get its football season underway before just about anyone else in 2025.
Iowa State and Kansas State are slated to kick off the 2025 college football season on Saturday, Aug. 23, a week before the vast majority of teams play their first game. The Big 12 Conference rivals will take the field in Dublin, Ireland, for the annual Aer Lingus College Football Classic.
Here's what to know about the game, tips for making the trip to Dublin and more coverage.
Injury reports for Iowa State, Kansas State
Iowa State and Kansas State will each be without more than a dozen players Saturday.
You can see the full injury reports here.
Iowa State pep rally planned for Merrion Square
Fans can gather at 6 p.m. local time Friday for a pep rally in Merrion Square.
Iowa State shared a map showing how the pep rally will be set up:
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When is the Iowa State vs. Kansas State football game in Ireland?
When: 11 a.m. CDT (5 p.m. in Ireland) Saturday, Aug. 23
Where: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
TV: ESPN
vlog partners with ISU's Greenlee School on coverage of Aer Lingus College Football Classic
vlog is partnering with Iowa State University's on coverage of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic this month.
vlog sports director Scott Reister, anchor Stacey Horst and photojournalist Dylan Coon will be in Dublin, Ireland, for the matchup between No. 22 Iowa State and No. 17 Kansas State, as will a group of student journalists and faculty from ISU.
The students' stories will be distributed across vlog's platforms.
See more on the partnership.
Iowa State opens with ranked opponent for first time since 2002
It shouldn't take long for Iowa State to reveal the direction its season will take.
The No. 22 Cyclones open Saturday against No. 17 Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland, and two weeks later play the annual Cy-Hawk Game against Iowa at home.
The game on the Emerald Isle will be Iowa State's first opener against a Top 25 team since 2002, and it will be only the seventh time in 23 years the Cyclones won't open against an opponent from the second-tier Football Championship Subdivision.
History of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic
Iowa State and Kansas State will play in the 11th college football game in Ireland and the fourth as part of an ongoing annual series, which was revived in 2022 after five years off.
Neither ISU nor K-State has played in the series before. One current Big 12 team, Central Florida, played in the 2014 edition of the series against Penn State. UCF was a member of the American Athletic Conference at that time.
- 1988: Boston College 38, Army 24
- 1989: Pittsburgh 46, Rutgers 29
- 1991: Holy Cross 24, Fordham 19
- 1996: Notre Dame 54, Navy 27
- 2012: Notre Dame 50, Navy 10
- 2014: Penn State 26, UCF 24
- 2016: Georgia Tech 17, Boston College 14
- 2022: Northwestern 31, Nebraska 28
- 2023: Notre Dame 42, Navy 3
- 2024: Georgia Tech 24, Florida State 21
Future games:
- 2026: North Carolina vs. TCU
- 2027: Pittsburgh vs. Wisconsin
Tickets for Iowa State vs. Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland
Tickets are available for the game . VIP packages are also available.
As of Aug. 19, two tickets together were listed as low as €65.95 apiece (equivalent to $77.05).
An athletic department spokesperson says over 10,000 Iowa State fans are expected to be in attendance through tickets and packages sold through the university and through On Location, a live events experience agency.
Travel packages, plane tickets for Iowa State vs. Kansas State in Ireland
While most of the travel packages have already been filled, there are still hotel rooms available through a package from College Football Ireland. You can .
Additionally, dedicated to the trip. The website lists information about hospitality packages, destinations, game info and more.
Things to do in Dublin
Many fans are planning to head overseas several days in advance. If you're planning your trip, check out , courtesy of the College Football Ireland group.
Iowa Gov. Reynolds will attend game in Ireland
Gov. Kim Reynolds is scheduled to attend the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Iowa State and Kansas State Saturday, .
Reynolds will be in Ireland from Thursday through Saturday. She is attending a variety of events while abroad, including the One Health and Ag Tech Summit, where she will speak. Along with attending the game, Reynolds will also go to the ISU Aer Lingus College Football Classic pep rally.
Pop-Tarts mascots join the trip to Ireland
Couldn't get enough of the Pop-Tarts Bowl craziness last year? You're in luck.
Two giant Pop-Tarts mascots will be in attendance for the game. Iowa State and Kansas State are the two previous winners of the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
Farmageddon series history
Iowa State owns a narrow 54-50-4 all-time lead in the series, which has now been played annually for more than 100 years.
The Cyclones have won two in a row and four of the last five, including a dramatic season finale last year that saw ISU clinch a berth in the Big 12 title game.
The series is 5-4 in favor of Iowa State under coach Matt Campbell.
- Saturday, Aug. 23: Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland (11 a.m. CT; ESPN)
- Saturday, Aug. 30: South Dakota (2:30 p.m. on FOX)
- Saturday, Sept. 6: Iowa (11 a.m. on FOX)
- Saturday, Sept. 13: At Arkansas State (3 p.m. on ESPN2)
- Saturday, Sept. 27: Arizona
- Saturday, Oct. 4: At Cincinnati
- Saturday, Oct. 11: At Colorado
- Saturday, Oct. 25: BYU
- Saturday, Nov. 1: Arizona State
- Saturday, Nov. 8: At TCU
- Saturday, Nov. 22: Kansas
- Saturday, Nov. 29: At Oklahoma State
Home games in bold.
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vlog's 'Big College Kickoff' show returns for second season
vlog's "Big College Kickoff" is returning for a second season, and you can watch it live on at 10:30 a.m. every Saturday from Aug. 23 through Nov. 29.
vlog sports' Jeff Dubrof will host, with Shannon Ehrhardt live from Iowa City or Ames each week.
The following special episodes of "Big College Kickoff" will air on vlog Channel 8:
- 6:30-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, on the eve of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Ireland
- 6:30-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, on the eve of the Cy-Hawk rivalry game in Ames
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