No. 22 Iowa State Edges No. 17 Kansas State, 24–21, To Win The Season Opener In Dublin
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(BCSNN) — The "Luck of the Irish" was with the Cyclones as Rocco Becht accounted for three touchdowns and led No. 22 Iowa State to a 24–21 victory over No. 17 Kansas State in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic on Saturday, giving the Cyclones a crucial early win in the Big 12 title race. The game, played before a sold-out crowd at Aviva Stadium, marked the first-ever international opener between two ranked Big 12 teams.
Add a commentStanford, Hawai‘i Set For Season Opener In Honolulu With Hopes Of Rebuilding In Tow
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(BCSNN) — Hard to believe, but college football is back with the 2025 season kicking off on Saturday with Week Zero. One of the early clashes we're excited about, just happens to be the last one of the day, featuring Stanford and Hawai‘i at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. The matchup, set for 1:30 p.m. local time (7:30p ET) and nationally televised on CBS and Paramount+, marks the fifth meeting between the programs—all in Honolulu—with Stanford holding a 4–0 edge in the series.
Add a commentNorthwestern, Pat Fitzgerald Reach Settlement Over Coach's Firing Amid Hazing Scandal
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(BCSNN) — It looks like at least one off-the-field distraction in the Big Ten has been handled as Northwestern University and former head football coach Pat Fitzgerald have reached a settlement. The deal ends a two-year legal battle stemming from Fitzgerald’s firing amid a hazing scandal that rocked the athletic department. The agreement, announced Thursday, resolves Fitzgerald’s $130 million wrongful termination lawsuit, though specific terms were not disclosed.
Add a commentNo. 17 Kansas State And No. 22 Iowa State Are Set For A High-Stakes Season Opener In Ireland
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(BCSNN) — The 2025 college football season kicks off Saturday with a marquee Big 12 showdown as No. 17 Kansas State faces No. 22 Iowa State in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium. The Week Zero clash marks the first time two ranked teams have met in the Dublin-based event and could have early implications for the Big 12 title race and College Football Playoff positioning.
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