Matchup: Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas State Wildcats
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
Broadcast: ESPN/ESPN+
Betting Odds: Wildcats favored by 3.0 points
Total Points (Over/Under): 49.5
The Iowa State Cyclones, boasting an impressive 11-3 record last season, are heading to Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Saturday, August 23, 2025, to take on the Kansas State Wildcats, who finished last year at 9-4. The Wildcats are currently favored by 3.0 points, with a total points line set at 49.5.
Last season, the Cyclones ended on a high note, overcoming the Miami Hurricanes in a thrilling game that concluded with a score of 42-41. On the defensive front, Iowa State allowed 308 rushing yards on 39 carries, averaging 7.9 yards per attempt. In the passing game, they surrendered 216 yards on 33 attempts, achieving a completion percentage of 51.5%. In total, the Cyclones ran 67 plays and amassed 415 yards. The ground game saw them carrying the ball 31 times for 145 yards, averaging 4.7 yards per carry.
Throughout the previous season, the Cyclones racked up a staggering 5,827 total yards, including 25 touchdowns through the air and 27 on the ground. However, they did have 15 turnovers. The team tallied 316 first downs but committed 53 penalties for 392 yards. On average, their running game produced 160.5 yards per contest, ranking them 70th nationally. Offensively, Iowa State averaged 31.1 points per game.
Defensively, the Cyclones were ranked 40th, allowing 22.9 points per game. They faced an average of 5.3 yards per rush, giving up a total of 2,638 rushing yards over the season. When it came to the passing game, they yielded 2,318 yards, ranking 17th in the nation. Across 14 games, the Cyclones allowed 165.6 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 52.6%. Overall, they surrendered an average of 353.9 yards per game, ranking them 51st in college football and 38 total touchdowns (20 rushing, 18 passing).
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The Kansas State Wildcats completed their season with a 9-4 record. In their last outing, they secured a narrow victory against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, winning 44-41. The Wildcats logged 542 total yards, executing 72 plays with an impressive average of 7.5 yards per play. Their running game was potent, achieving 8.3 yards per carry for a total of 347 yards on 42 attempts. In contrast, Kansas State allowed 36 carries for 164 yards, averaging 4.6 yards per run. Their pass defense displayed resilience, limiting the opposition to a 43.8% completion rate and conceding 237 yards on 14 of 32 attempts.
On average, the Wildcats gained 426.8 yards per game, placing them 32nd in Division 1. However, the team faced issues with discipline, accruing 594 yards in penalties from 72 infractions, ranking 80th nationally. Their rushing attack averaged 215.5 yards per game over the season, totaling 2,802 rushing yards. They recorded 10 interceptions and lost 7 fumbles, securing 264 first downs. Scoring-wise, Kansas State maintained an average of 30.8 points per game, ranking 46th nationally. For the previous season, they totaled 2,748 passing yards, averaging 211.4 yards per game, which ranked 85th in the country.
Defensively, the Wildcats allowed 23.4 points per game, ranking 50th in college football. They gave up a total of 1,543 rushing yards (118.7 yards per game) along with 16 rushing touchdowns throughout the season, culminating in 304 total points allowed. In passing defense, they permitted 20 touchdowns and averaged 224.7 yards allowed per game, placing them 77th nationwide. Kansas State’s defense participated in 849 plays, ranking 67th among Division 1 teams, and recorded 5 fumbles and 10 interceptions last season.
Which team will prevail in the upcoming Cyclones vs. Wildcats college football clash against the spread?
Tony’s Prediction: Bet on the Cyclones +3.0
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