Arizona has swept into the season with three consecutive wins, including a Friday night triumph against a tough Kansas State team. Their dynamic performance underscores the Wildcats’ growing reputation and hints at promising prospects for the rest of the season.
A post-game scuffle took place overseas when Avery Johnson’s family clashed following Kansas State’s loss in Ireland. The quarterback’s father and brother have since issued an apology, calling the brawl “senseless bickering” that spiraled out of control.
In a unique opener for the 2025 college football season, the Big 12 held its first game across the Atlantic. Iowa State and Kansas State met in Ireland, sparking questions about how the conference’s global debut could shape its reputation.
Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards was injured in the first quarter of the team’s season opener against Iowa State and did not return. His early exit dealt a major blow to the Wildcats, who ultimately fell to the Cyclones.
Kansas State’s championship aspirations have been thrust into the spotlight by Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt. According to Klatt, the Wildcats could snatch the Big 12 crown and claim the No. 8 seed in the College Football Playoff, only to meet a formidable No. 9-seeded Alabama.
