The meeting between Kansas State and Iowa State not only renews the Farmageddon rivalry but also marks the first Week 0 matchup between two AP Top 25 teams since 2002. According to ESPN, Kansas State enters as a slight favorite, with a -3.5 line and a 62.3% chance to win as per the FPI projection.
Today’s Week 0 schedule features nine games, offering fans an early look at several contenders. Other notable matchups include Fresno State traveling to face Kansas in Lawrence—the Jayhawks’ first home game since renovations to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The evening concludes as Stanford visits Hawai’i, with interim head coach Frank Reich leading the Cardinal for the first time.
For those following the full slate, games and coverage will air across major networks, including ESPN, FOX, and CBS Sports Network. Full live scores, schedules, and highlights can be found on NCAA.com.
This season is especially notable as it follows Ohio State’s triumph in the first 12-team College Football Playoff, setting a new standard for postseason excitement. The current AP Top 25 is led by Texas, Penn State, and Ohio State, with perennial powers like Clemson, Georgia, and Notre Dame rounding out the front-runners.
As college football’s landscape continues to evolve, Week 0 gives fans an early taste of high-stakes competition and storylines that will define the 2025 campaign. For more details on schedules, rankings, and playoff format changes, visit the official NCAA preview.