Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard predicts 12 to 15 thousand Cyclone fans will travel to Ireland for the 2025 football opener. ISU will play Kansas State August 23rd of 2025 in Dublin.

Pollard says it will be a great showcase for the entire university.

Iowa State coach Matt Campbell did not hesitate to accept the invitation to play in Ireland.

It also means one of the biggest games in the Big-12 race will be played in August.