The sophomore quarterback says Iowa State’s late-game poise comes down to culture, confidence, and trust in one another.

Rocco Becht passed for two touchdowns and ran for another score, helping No. 22 Iowa State beat No. 17 Kansas State 24-21 in the Aer Lingus Classic.

The 2025 college football season kicks off with a major Big 12 battle as No. 17 Kansas State battles No. 22 Iowa State in the annual Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland. The clash between the two historic foes -- dubbed "Farmageddon" -- ranks among the best Week 0 games in recent history and has major Big 12 championship implications.

Why? Because he was only on the field for one play. And it was a bad one. Shorty after the Wildcats forced the Cyclones to punt on the opening drive of the game, Edwards muffed the return and lost a fumble to Iowa State.

Iowa State football kick started the 2025 season by knocking off Kansas State in Ireland. The victory drew praise and reactions.

Avery Johnson excelled on the field even as reports surfaced of a physical altercation between his father and brother following the Iowa State loss.

And we're not talking about two Joe Smith's here. Their names are a little less common, as two Iowa State football players both share the name Jace Gilbert. One kicker, one defensive lineman. One Jace T. Gilbert and one Jace J. Gilbert. Thankfully they can be differentiated by their middle initials.

Kansas State fans criticize head coach Chris Klieman after turnover-filled loss to Iowa State in 2025 college football opener