No. 22 Iowa State survived a late comeback from No. 17 Kansas State to win a 24-21 slugfest and capture the first victory of the 2025 season at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. The Cyclones converted on a critical fourth-and-3 to win a third straight game against Kansas State.

Now — after the No. 22 Cyclones’ pulse-pounding, 24-21, win over the 17th-ranked Wildcats at Aviva Stadium — he and his staff will find out how the team responds as it winds the clock back six hours and prepares to face FCS NO. 5 South Dakota at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium.

After a quick three-and-out on the first drive during the Week 0 matchup between the No. 21 Iowa State and No. 20 Kansas State in Ireland on Saturday, Aug. 23, Cyclones punter Tyler Perkins' punt traveled 53 yards before it hit Dylan Edwards' hands and bounced out.