More Reactions from No. 22 Iowa State defeated No. 17 Kansas State 24-21 in a thrilling, rain-soaked season opener at the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland. This defensive slugfest came down to the wire. Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht was a difference-maker, throwing for two touchdowns and running for a third. Meanwhile, K-State's Avery Johnson kept the Wildcats in the game with a rushing touchdown and two long passing touchdowns, including a 65-yard bomb to Jerand Bradley in the fourth quarter. Ultimately, the Cyclones' success on fourth downs and a crucial late-game conversion sealed the victory, marking their fifth win against the Wildcats in the last six matchups. Kansas State’s 2025 season opener in Dublin was anything but smooth. In this episode of Locked On Kansas State, we dive deep into the fallout from the 24-21 loss to Iowa State at Aviva Stadium. From Dylan Edwards’ injury on the very first drive — and the uncertainty surrounding his status — to Avery Johnson’s near-300-yard performance behind a shaky offensive line, we break down every angle of the Wildcats’ Week 0 setback. What We Cover in This Episode: Dylan Edwards’ walking boot sighting and how his absence derailed the game plan Avery Johnson’s honest postgame comments and how K-State’s offense adjusted on the fly Why Joe Jackson, Devin Rice, and the RB depth will be tested moving forward Chris Klieman’s bold decision-making on fourth down — good or bad? Postgame reactions from Kleiman, Johnson, Austin Romaine, Toby Asunami, and more Why the Wildcats’ defense ran out of gas in the second half What it really felt like for players to lose a “home” game overseas in Ireland Looking ahead: Why the North Dakota game is the perfect reset before Army and Arizona This one hurt, no doubt. But the season isn’t over — far from it. We unpack where the Wildcats must improve and why Avery Johnson still looks like one of the Big 12’s best QBs heading into the grind of the schedule. 💜 Comment below: Do you think playing in Dublin set K-State back, or was it just a bad break with injuries and execution? 📲 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for daily K-State coverage, bold takes, and truth with teeth. Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1KmSZM #KansasState #KansasStateFootball #KansasStateWildcats #NCAA #CollegeFootball Big 12 Conference: Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils, Baylor Bears, BYU Cougars, UCF Knights, Cincinnati Bearcats, Colorado Buffaloes, Houston Cougars, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Utah Utes, West Virginia Mountaineers Locked on Kansas State
More Reactions from No. 22 Iowa State defeated No. 17 Kansas State 24-21 in a thrilling, rain-soaked season opener at the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland. This defensive slugfest came down to the wire. Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht was a difference-maker, throwing for two touchdowns and running for a third. Meanwhile, K-State's Avery Johnson kept the Wildcats in the game with a rushing touchdown and two long passing touchdowns, including a 65-yard bomb to Jerand Bradley in the fourth quarter. Ultimately, the Cyclones' success on fourth downs and a crucial late-game conversion sealed the victory, marking their fifth win against the Wildcats in the last six matchups. Kansas State’s 2025 season opener in Dublin was anything but smooth. In this episode of Locked On Kansas State, we dive deep into the fallout from the 24-21 loss to Iowa State at Aviva Stadium. From Dylan Edwards’ injury on the very first drive — and the uncertainty surrounding his status — to Avery Johnson’s near-300-yard performance behind a shaky offensive line, we break down every angle of the Wildcats’ Week 0 setback. What We Cover in This Episode: Dylan Edwards’ walking boot sighting and how his absence derailed the game plan Avery Johnson’s honest postgame comments and how K-State’s offense adjusted on the fly Why Joe Jackson, Devin Rice, and the RB depth will be tested moving forward Chris Klieman’s bold decision-making on fourth down — good or bad? Postgame reactions from Kleiman, Johnson, Austin Romaine, Toby Asunami, and more Why the Wildcats’ defense ran out of gas in the second half What it really felt like for players to lose a “home” game overseas in Ireland Looking ahead: Why the North Dakota game is the perfect reset before Army and Arizona This one hurt, no doubt. But the season isn’t over — far from it. We unpack where the Wildcats must improve and why Avery Johnson still looks like one of the Big 12’s best QBs heading into the grind of the schedule. 💜 Comment below: Do you think playing in Dublin set K-State back, or was it just a bad break with injuries and execution? 📲 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for daily K-State coverage, bold takes, and truth with teeth. Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1KmSZM #KansasState #KansasStateFootball #KansasStateWildcats #NCAA #CollegeFootball Big 12 Conference: Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils, Baylor Bears, BYU Cougars, UCF Knights, Cincinnati Bearcats, Colorado Buffaloes, Houston Cougars, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Utah Utes, West Virginia Mountaineers Locked on Kansas State