What it looked like inside Aviva Stadium for K-State football vs. ISU in Ireland

The Kansas State Wildcats will enter Week 1 at the bottom of the Big 12 standings following a Week 0 loss to the Iowa State Cyclones in Dublin.

In this year’s edition of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, the Wildcats had plenty of highlights, including a 65-yard touchdown pass from Avery Johnson to Jerand Bradley and a defensive front that caused major issues for the Iowa State O-line.

But the Cyclones came up with a huge fourth-down stop, then converted another late fourth down to ultimately run out the clock.

Final score: Iowa State 24, K-State 21.

It was a wild week in Dublin leading up to the game, including Friday’s packed pep rally in a city park. It was also a meaningful experience for several Wildcats, many of whom had never been out of the country.

Here’s what it looked like inside Aviva Stadium, where K-State beat reporter Kellis Robinett covered Saturday’s college football rivalry showdown.

The Eagle’s Kellis Robinett contributed to this report.

This story was originally published August 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM.