Here is what you need to know about the matchup between Kansas State and Iowa State, including why they're playing in Dublin and a history of college football games played in Ireland.

What are some of the logistical hurdles Iowa State and Kansas State needed to navigate in order to prepare for their college football trip to Ireland?

The Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin is bringing in a large number of Iowa State fans, benefiting local businesses and exposing Irish residents to American college football.

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After months of detailed preparation, Iowa State football is hoping to avoid any jet lag and start the 2025 season with a win over Kansas State.

IOWA, USA — In just two days, Iowa State University's football team will face Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland. As a result of this year's jump across the pond, the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication sent some of their students there for gameday content — and they've been hard at work for the past week.

The Iowa State football team isn’t the only squad representing the state in Ireland this week. The Cyclones rugby team, along with Bondurant boys and Southeast Polk

The Kansas State Wildcats and Iowa State Cyclones will act as unlikely global ambassadors for college football when they open their 2025 season on Saturday in Dublin, Ireland.