Kansas State-Iowa State Recap: Cyclones Win Slugfest With Strong Second Half

KANSAS STATE 21 - IOWA STATE 24

Avery Johnson wastes no time on the next drive, hitting Jerand Bradley on a 65-yard touchdown.

KANSAS STATE 14 - IOWA STATE 24

Rocco Becht capitalizes on Kansas State's turnover with a quick drive, ending with a seven-yard rush for a touchdown.

KANSAS STATE 14 - IOWA STATE 17

Iowa State leans on its run game to get deep in Kansas State territory. The drive ends with a 34-yard field goal.

KANSAS STATE 14 - IOWA STATE 14

Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson finds a wide-open Jayce Brown for a touchdown to open up the fourth quarter. The Wildcats finally found offensive momentum, tying Iowa State in the Week 0 matchup.

Johnson is 18-of-26 for 189 yards and one touchdown. Brown has four receptions for 78 yards and one touchdown, as well as two rushes for 29 yards.

K-STATE'S DYLAN EDWARDS OUT FOR REST OF THE GAME

As Kansas State heads into halftime tied against Iowa State, it will have to try and clinch its Week 0 victory without one of its biggest weapons.

Junior running back Dylan Edwards has been ruled out, per K-State coach Chris Klieman. Edwards fumbled on the opening kickoff.

“He’s out for the rest of the game,” Klieman said.

KANSAS STATE VS. IOWA STATE PREVIEW

Game time: Aug. 23, 12:00 p.m. EST

Where: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland

TV: ESPN

VITALS: Kansas State kicks off its highly anticipated season against Iowa State. The Cyclones have won four of the last five over the Wildcats, including their 2024 regular-season finale. Quarterback Avery Johnson went 12-of-28 for 220 yards and three touchdowns, but two early K-State fumbles put them in a hole playing catch-up through three quarters.

SPORTSLINE ODDS

Betting line: K-State (-3)

O/U: 49.5

Money Line: KSU -160, ISU +134

CBS SPORTS ODDS

Betting line: K-State (-3)

O/U: 50.5

Money Line: KSU -159, ISU +134