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The college football season got underway Saturday in Dublin, Ireland, with a Cyclone victory.WATCH ABOVE: Highlights from Iowa State vs. Kansas in thrillerIowa State took down Kansas State in a thriller that came down to a crucial fourth-down play with under 3:00 to go.Recap: Rocco Becht stars as ISU begins the year 1-0Rocco Becht passed for two touchdowns and ran for another score to win MVP honors.Rocco Becht named game MVPISU's veteran quarterback didn't put up gaudy numbers through the air, but he had a hand in all three Cyclone touchdowns and was a steadying force on the final drive in which Iowa State killed more than 6:00 to secure the victory. Final score: Iowa State 24, Kansas State 21Matt Campbell gets his 100th win and Iowa State is 1-0. The Cyclones also have a head start on the rest of the Big 12.Rocco Becht only completed 50% of his passes but tallied 183 yards and 2 touchdowns, along with a rushing touchdown.Carson Hansen and Abu Sama combined for 114 rushing yards, and Hansen added the dagger by catching the fourth-down pass to clinch the game.Here's how it happened:Cyclones seal the win with fourth down conversionIowa State will start 1-0.Matt Campbell went the aggressive route, going for it on fourth-and-3 in K-State territory, with the Wildcats out of timeouts. Carson Hansen caught it on the left side and nearly scored but was ruled down inches away from the end zone.Still, the Cyclones will be able to kneel it out at the goal line and win the game.Kansas State answers with long touchdown passSo much for that two-score lead.Kansas State answered right back on the first play from scrimmage, scoring on a deep ball to Jerand Bradley.It's 24-21, still in favor of the Cyclones, with 6:23 on the clock.Cyclones extend the lead with quick scoring driveA great throw up the seam from Rocco Becht to tight end Benjamin Brahmer put Iowa State at the 7-yard line, and Rocco Becht ran it in from there.It's 24-14, Iowa State, with 6:38 left to play.Iowa State scoring drive: 4 plays, 30 yards, 1:41Iowa State defense gets big fourth down stop deep in Kansas State territoryKansas State got aggressive, going for it on fourth-and-1 from just shy of its own 30. Avery Johnson was hit hard by Jamison Patton and came up short. The play stood after review.Iowa State will take over at the K-State 30-yard line, leading 17-14 with 8:19 to go.Iowa State adds field goal to take the lead againA strong drive of running the football up the middle by RB Carson Hansen led the Cyclones down the field, but the drive ultimately stalled in the red zone.This time, however, Kyle Konrardy knocked the kick through the uprights. It's 17-14 in favor of the Cyclones with 10:04 on the clock.Hansen tallied 45 rushing yards on that drive.Iowa State scoring drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 4:00Kansas State ties it on deep passAvery Johnson took a deep shot on third down, and a stutter-step by Jayce Brown sent an Iowa State defensive back going the wrong direction. Brown was wide open and hauled in the touchdown.It's tied up at 14-14 with 14:09 to play.Kansas State scoring drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:58End of third quarter: Iowa State 14, Kansas State 745 minutes down, 15 to go.Iowa State will try to hold on to its lead for the final quarter. The Wildcats' offense will have first-and-10 at the ISU 44 when the fourth quarter begins.Iowa State retakes the leadRocco Becht and Abu Sama led that scoring drive.Becht capped it off with a deep ball to the left side on third down, hitting Brett Eskildsen in the end zone for a score.It's 14-7, Iowa State, with 1:07 to play in the third quarter.Iowa State scoring drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 5:59Cyclones convert crucial fourth downRocco Becht kept the ball on an option to the short side of the field on fourth-and-1 just past midfield, keeping the chains moving.Kansas State fourth down attempt comes up shortKansas State elected to go for it on fourth-and-8 from the Iowa State 33. Avery Johnson's pass was incomplete, and Iowa State will take over in a tie game.K-State had been moving the ball downfield before an end around to receiver Jayce Brown was stuffed for a 4-yard loss.7:06 is on the clock in the third quarter.Iowa State punts it backNothing doing for Iowa State on its opening series of the second half. A sack on second down effectively ended the drive.A strong punt from Tyler Perkins was fair caught at the Kansas State 16.We're still knotted at 7 points apiece with 11:51 to go in the third quarter.Cyclones force punt on opening drive of the third quarterAnother shaky punt by Kansas State goes out of bounds after just 30 yards. Iowa State will take over at its own 42.Jontez Williams made a critical stop on third-and-2 to force the punt.Halftime: Iowa State 7, Kansas State 7It'll be a tie game going into the break.Total yardage leans toward Kansas State, 154-101. Both teams have fumbled twice, and time of possession slightly favors the Wildcats.Iowa State will kick off to Kansas State when the second half begins.Cyclones come up empty on field goal tryIt'll remain tied after a long field goal attempt by Kyle Konrardy missed wide right. In the wet conditions, the 49-yard kick wasn't going to be easy.It's still 7-7. Kansas State will have 4:13 to work with when it starts the ensuing drive.Cyclones force another fumble to get off the fieldYet another fumble?This time, Joe Jackson took the handoff for what looked like a big gain. But Drew Surges hit the ball during the tackles and Ta'Shawn James jumped on it at the Iowa State 21, ending the K-State scoring threat.That's four total fumbles in this game.Iowa State will now have the ball at its own 21, still tied 7-7, with 8:09 before halftime.Cyclones forced to puntIowa State didn't generate much on that drive, but the Cyclones will be happy to put the Kansas State offense back on its own side of the field after surviving a red zone scare last possession.Tyler Perkins' punt traveled 48 yards before the fair catch, and Kansas State will take over at its own 41-yard line.Iowa State defense gets critical fourth-down stopBoth offenses have come up short with awesome field position.This time, it was Marcus Neal stuffing Joe Jackson on a fourth-and-1 run attempt. Iowa State's defense gets a huge stop.The Cyclone offense takes over at its own 7-yard line in a tie game with 11:58 on the clock before halftime.Kansas State forces fumble, recovers deep in Iowa State territoryThe K-State pass rush got to Rocco Becht on third down, and the ball came lose during a sack. Kansas State has a golden opportunity to take the lead. The Wildcats start their next drive at the Iowa State 16-yard line.Kansas State ties it upK-State quarterback Avery Johnson is just 1-for-4 through the air for -3 yards, but he's still proven to be a weapon.Johnson kept it on third down up the middle for a 10-yard touchdown run. It's now 7-7 just a few seconds into the second quarter.Kansas State scoring drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 3:31Cyclone fans proudly represent in DublinThousands of Iowa State fans are in Dublin, and they're making themselves heard.End of first quarter: Iowa State 7, Kansas State 0Both teams are finding their footing after a sloppy start.Kansas State will have third-and-4 from inside the Iowa State red zone after a sliding scramble from Avery Johnson.Iowa State strikes firstIowa State is on the board.A beautiful pass over the top from Rocco Becht to Dominic Overby from 23 yards out will go down as the first points of the season. First down passes to Brett Eskildsen and Gabe Burkle set the stage.It's 7-0, Iowa State, with 3:26 remaining in the first quarter.Iowa State scoring drive: 4 plays, 49 yards, 1:44Both teams trading puntsA fourth-and-8 punt from Kansas State failed to cross the 50-yard line, so the Cyclones will have favorable starting field position.It'll be first-and-10 for Rocco Becht and the Cyclones at the Kansas State 49 with 5:10 to go in the first quarter.Both teams are a combined 2-for-5 for 1 yard passing.Iowa State forced to puntA short pass to WR Dominic Overby went for 6 yards, but the ensuing third-down play didn't go anywhere. Iowa State's punt was fair caught at the K-State 16.Still scoreless with 7:05 to go in the first quarter. The rain is clearly affecting both offenses.Kansas State goes three-and-outK-State's offense wasn't exactly firing on all cylinders, either.It'll be Iowa State ball at its own 44 after forcing a punt.Iowa State fumbles away scoring chance A chaotic first series ends scoreless for the Cyclones.After a pass interference call against KSU gave the Cyclones life, Iowa State lost the ball at the 1-yard line on a botched pitch. Kansas State's Austin Romaine jumped on it back on the 7-yard line.It's still 0-0 with 9:51 to go in the first quarter. Kansas State has the ball deep in its own territory.Iowa State punts but recovers muffed puntThe Cyclones' first drive seemed to end scoreless, but Aiden Flora jumped on a muffed punt inside the Kansas State 10-yard line. ISU will have the ball in great scoring position. Cyclones take the ball firstRocco Becht and the Iowa State offense are on the field first.Here's what else to know about the game. Iowa State, Kansas State football injury reportsThe final injury reports now mandated by the Big 12 are officially in.Notably, Iowa State will be without projected starting left guard Trevor Buhr. Kansas State's most coveted incoming freshman, five-star tight end Linkon Cure, will also miss the game and delay his collegiate debut.The Cyclones will be without sixth-year senior Daniel Jackson at wide receiver. Jackson was expected to be a key contributor in 2024 before an injury in fall camp ended his season before it began, and it appears his return to action will have to wait until another day.Cyclone linebacker Beau Goodwin is listed as a game-time decision.Iowa State vs. Kansas State: How to watch and stream the 2025 Aer Lingus College Football ClassicWhen: 11 a.m. CDT (5 p.m. in Ireland) Saturday, Aug. 23Where: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, IrelandTV: ESPNLivestream: ESPN+ (TV provider login required)The sights and sounds from Dublin����vlog has been in Ireland for the days leading up to the big game. With some help from our friends at ISU's Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, see how fans from both teams have approached the week.Dublin weather report for Iowa State vs. Kansas StateIt's cloudy today in Dublin with chances for light rain and a high of 71 degrees.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 282023: Notre Dame 42, Navy 32024: Georgia Tech 24, Florida State 21Future games:2026: North Carolina vs. TCU2027: Pittsburgh vs. WisconsinFarmageddon: Iowa State vs. Kansas State football series historyIowa 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.Preseason polls: Iowa State, Kansas State both rankedThe Cyclones and Wildcats each saw their names in initial rankings ahead of the season.The AP poll listed Kansas State at No. 17 and Iowa State No. 22. It's the first Week 0 matchup between ranked teams since 2002.Kansas State is No. 20 and Iowa State is tied for No. 21 in the preseason coaches' poll.Iowa State vs. Kansas State betting odds, over/underKansas State is a 3-point favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.The total for the game is set at 49.5 points. 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 Play