The 2025 college football season is finally here. Week 0 may not feel like the real deal to some fans as the true kickoff to the season, but "Farmageddon" in Ireland is definitely a strong appetizer to get the action started.

AMES – There may not have been more hype and hope around a single Iowa State football player before the 2024 season ... But this year, it’s hard to imagine how the Cyclones’ offense reaches its ceiling without Brahmer being a big component.

AMES − Iowa State football linebacker Caleb Bacon vividly recalls the play ... Despite the many misfortunes and long-term injuries that affected key Iowa State players in 2024, the Cyclones persisted and still managed to enjoy a program-best 11-3 finish.

The weather in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday looks beautiful for August standards. It will be sunny, with highs near 80 degrees. Many Cyclone fans will be wearing sweatshirts and jeans in Dublin, Ireland, cheering on the Iowa State football team as they start another exciting season.

What are some of the logistical hurdles that Iowa State Cyclones football needed to navigate in order to prepare for its trip to Ireland?

For a rare and beautiful few hours Saturday, the Big Ten and SEC won't have their huge paws all over college football.

Before Iowa State football heads to Ireland to play Kansas State, the Cyclones have released their first depth chart of 2025.

DES MOINES, Iowa ( KCCI) - Thousands of Iowa State Cyclone fans are heading to Dublin, Ireland, for a historic event: the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. This marks the first time Iowa State has played an international game, and fans are eager to see the Cyclones face off against their Farmageddon rival, Kansas State, in the season opener.

Iowa State Cyclones football brought in 24 freshmen this season. See what jersey number each newcomer will wear in 2025.

Iowa State football's James Neal started every game in 2023. He saw a diminished role with the arrival of Jalen Travis, but has come back stronger.