College football returns to our TV screens today with the very first game of the 2025 season: the annual Aer Lingus College Football Classic.
This year’s game will be between two Big 12 rivals: No. 17 Kansas State and No. 22 Iowa State, marking both teams’ first times playing in Dublin classic. The winner will gain an early edge in conference standings.
Last season, Iowa State reached the Big 12 title game, where they eventually fell to Arizona. Kansas State was last in action during the 2024 Rate Bowl versus Rutgers; they won the close game, 44-41.
During the longtime rivals’ last meeting in November 2024, Iowa State won 29–21. Iowa State also has the edge in the last five years of matchups, winning four.
aer lingus college football classic: what to know
- Who: Kansas State Wildcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones
- When: Aug. 23, 12 p.m. ET
- Where: Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland)
- Channel: ESPN
- Streaming: Sling TV Orange
Here’s how to tune in to today’s college football game between Iowa State and Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland.
Iowa State vs. Kansas State time:
Kickoff at the Aer Lingus College Football Classic is set for 12 p.m. ET.
How to watch Aer Lingus College Football Classic:
The Iowa State vs. Kansas State game in Dublin is airing on ESPN, so if you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to tune into the game (and the rest of the college football season!).
One we recommend, that will give you the biggest bang for your buck this fall sports season, is Sling TV, which offers a number of plans at great low prices. ESPN is part of the Sling Orange package, which costs $45.99/month if you choose to pay monthly.
Sling TV is more flexible than ever with the introduction of new day, weekend, and weeklong subscriptions. Priced between $4.99 and $14.99, subscribing to one of these new passes will give you access for the length of time you pay for without locking into a monthly subscription.
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