Iowa State football kick started the 2025 season by knocking off Kansas State in Ireland. The victory drew praise and reactions.

Rocco Becht passed for two touchdowns and ran for another score, helping No. 22 Iowa State beat No. 17 Kansas State 24-21 in the Aer Lingus Classic.

Avery Johnson excelled on the field even as reports surfaced of a physical altercation between his father and brother following the Iowa State loss.

Kansas State fans criticize head coach Chris Klieman after turnover-filled loss to Iowa State in 2025 college football opener

The score: The No. 22 Cyclones 24, No. 17 Kansas State 21, with 2:18 left in what turned into a gutsy Aer Lingus College Football Classic win for Campbell’s team Saturday at Aviva Stadium.

College football is officially back, and it kicked off with a bang as the Iowa State Cyclones, a team many considered underdogs, took down their archrival Kansas State 24-21 in a t

Yes, Rocco Becht is Anthony Becht's son. Anthony was a star tight end at West Virginia and a first-round pick in the 2000 NFL Draft. He enjoyed an 11-year NFL career and is now the head coach of the UFL's St. Louis Battlehawks. Rocco is the son of Anthony and his wife, DeeAnn. In addition to Rocco, the couple has a daughter, Olivia.

DUBLIN, Ireland — Iowa State linebacker Caleb Bacon’s eyes darted down the stat sheet, finding several of his teammates’ names with big plays attached to them.