College football kicks off this week

• This week marks the start of college football on September 23.
• Kansas State and Iowa State will compete in Dublin.
• The 2025 season promises to be filled with exciting games and events.

College football commenced on Saturday, September 23, with a limited number of games. Among them is the match between Kansas State and Iowa State, taking place in Dublin, Ireland. This match is part of the traditional "Week Zero," which gives teams the opportunity to start the season earlier than usual.

Some teams receive permission to conduct matches earlier. This applies, in particular, to teams playing in Hawaii, as well as international matches. Dublin has hosted college football games for many years, starting in 1988.

In addition to Kansas State and Iowa State, during "Week Zero," teams such as Stanford and Hawaii, Fresno State and Kansas, as well as other teams will also play.

Main Moments of Week Zero

This year, the match between Kansas State and Iowa State promises to be interesting, especially since both teams are considered strong contenders in the Big 12 conference. Iowa State is revamping its quarterback, Rocco Becht, while Kansas State relies on young player Avery Johnson.

Next week will feature even more exciting matches, especially since the traditional start of the season will take place on September 28, on Labor Day. Among the scheduled games is a meeting between Ohio State and Texas, as well as a match between Florida State and Alabama.

The 2025 season will be the second under the new playoff format with 12 teams, which provides more opportunities for participation in the playoffs. The first round will take place on December 19-20 at the stadiums of the teams that secured the highest seeds.

Tags: Sport/American football