Kansas State begins its 2025 campaign ranked No. 23 in Sports Illustrated’s preseason Top 25, with a tough schedule and big expectations — starting with a high-profile opener against Iowa State in Dublin, Ireland.
Coming off a 9-4 finish that included a wild 44-41 bowl win over Rutgers, K-State returns a core that’s capable of contending for a Big 12 title — and possibly more.
The Wildcats open the season just a month from now on a big stage Aug. 23 in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, with kickoff set for 11 a.m. CT on ESPN.