Iowa State vs. Kansas State

These two teams are kicking off the season with a long road trip to Dublin, Ireland. Iowa State QB Rocco Becht will have to work on timing with new receivers on board, while the offensive line has some holes to fill. The defense added bulk up front, while the secondary remains the strength, having led the nation in pass defense in 2024. Kansas State has a run-oriented offense that chews up yards and the clock. They averaged 6.1 yards per carry as a team last season, with QB Avery Johnson (605 rushing yards) the second-leading rusher. RB Dylan Edwards (546 yards, 7.4 ypc) also returns. The defense is loaded up front, anchored by a strong linebacking corps led by Austin Romaine. Last year's meeting went UNDER the total in a 29-21 Iowa State win as both teams ran for over 143 yards and the defenses allowed a combined 7-of-29 on third down. Take Iowa State/Kansas State UNDER the total.