Rocco Becht Leads Iowa State to Dramatic 24-21 Win over Kansas State in Dublin Opener
Aug 23, 2025
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🚨Game Recap🚨
On August 23, 2025, in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, No. 22 Iowa State edged No. 17 Kansas State 24–21 in a tightly contested, high-intensity season opener.
1st Quarter: Iowa State struck first when Rocco Becht hit Dominic Overby for a 23-yard TD, putting the Cyclones ahead 7–0.
2nd Quarter: Kansas State responded with Avery Johnson’s 10-yard rushing TD, knotting the score at 7–7.
3rd Quarter: Becht connected with Brett Eskildsen on a 24-yard touchdown, retaking the lead for Iowa State at 14–7.
4th Quarter:
Jayce Brown delivered a 37-yard TD to even the game at 14–14.
Kyle Konrardy’s 34-yard field goal nudged ISU ahead 17–14.
Becht scored again, this time on a 7-yard rushing TD, making it 24–14.
Johnson answered with a 65-yard TD to Jerand Bradley, tightening the score at 24–21.
With 2:26 remaining, Iowa State opted for it on 4th-and-3 and Becht delivered, hitting Carson Hansen for a 15-yard gain, effectively icing the win.
Final: Iowa State hung on for a 24–21 victory.
