It signified Iowa State’s “Week 0” season opener against Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland. The first stage of the star defensive back’s 2025 farewell tour in cardinal and gold — a five-year journey marked by several stratospheric highs and a handful sobering lows.
The second step for No. 22 Iowa State's mettle-testing first quarter of the regular season is on tap this weekend. Here’s what to expect.
Matt Campbell on the Ireland win: Focus is on growing, getting ready for Saturday and leaning on Cyclone Nation every step of the way.
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Bacon underwent surgery one day after the season opener and worked on his mental game while watching his teammates compile a program record-setting 11-win season. Saturday’s matchup with the Wildcats will mark the 357th day since Bacon suffered that crippling injury on special teams duty.
For a rare and beautiful few hours Saturday, the Big Ten and SEC won’t have their huge paws all over college football.
By snoozing smarter and better — per the expert instructions of a sleep specialist brought in by the No. 22 Cyclones in advance of Saturday’s season opener against No. 17 Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland
Wildcats to watch vs. ISU: LB Austin Romaine, RB Dylan Edwards, S VJ Payne & WR Jayce Brown — playmakers on both sides of the ball.
Becht doesn’t dwell on past successes or failures. He’s all about what comes next - starting with the season opener against Kansas State in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland.
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