Everything You Need to Know About the Cyclone Season Opener!

College football is almost back! There are officially five games on the schedule in week one, and the biggest game features the Iowa State Cyclones playing in the Emerald Isle!

This is no ordinary season opener for Matt Campbell's Cyclones. This is a Big 12 rivalry game. This is 'Farmageddon'! Iowa State versus Kansas State! But instead of the game being played in the Midwest, this contest will take place at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, this Saturday! Here is everything you need to know about the Cyclone season opener!

When and Where Can I Watch the Game?

The Wichita Eagle reports that Saturday's game between  Iowa State and Kansas State will kick off at 11 a.m. Iowa time, 5 p.m. local time in Dublin. The game will be televised nationally by ESPN.

Iowa State Has Owned the Rivalry Recently

Iowa State has won four of the past five games in the series by a margin of 72 points, according to the Wichita Eagle. No other Big 12 team has owned the Wildcats recently like the Cyclones.

This Game Could Help Decide the Big 12 Champion

It might be August, but this game could help decide who wins the Big 12 this season. The winner will get an early lead in conference standings and own the season tiebreaker. This is no early-season cupcake. This game means something!

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It Should Be a Fun Quarterback Battle to Watch

ISU junior quarterback Rocco Becht will take on fellow junior Avery Johnson in Ireland. Rocco has over 6,200 yards through the air the past two seasons in Ames, while Johnson is more of a dual threat, throwing for 3,000 yards and rushing for nearly another 1,000, according to the Wichita Eagle. Both have big game experience and should be ready to lead their team to victory!

Who is Favored to Win?

The official line for the Iowa State/Kansas State game is K-State by 3.