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Avery Johnson #2 of the Kansas State Wildcats reacts after going three and out during the second half of their game against the Brigham Young Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium on September 21, 2024 in Provo, Utah. Getty Images The annual college football season appetizer is here with Week 0, featuring five matchups, including FBS programs, this Saturday. Before we get things rolling with a full Week 1 slate, here’s what you need to know about this weekend’s games. Betting odds are via DraftKings Sportsbook. 1. Iowa State Cyclones Vs. Kansas State Wildcats The first game of the 2025 college football season will take place at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. This is a top-25 matchup between Big 12 opponents. Both programs are expected to contend for a conference title, so there’s a ton on the line in the season opener. The best unit on the field is the Kansas State offense, which finished 11th in yards per play in 2024. The Wildcats return Avery Johnson in his second full season as the starting quarterback. Kansas State is a 3-point favorite with the over/under set at 50.5. This game will air on ESPN at noon ET. 2. Fresno State Bulldogs Vs. Kansas Jayhawks Kansas will welcome Fresno State to Lawrence for an intriguing season opener. The Jayhawks promoted Jim Zebrowski to offensive coordinator, and he’s in charge of an offense that ranked 12th in yards per play last season. The health of Jalon Daniels has been an issue throughout his career, but this is a dangerous offense when he is on the field. Kansas will need to do its damage against a Fresno State’s defense, which was ranked inside the top 15 in 2024. Kansas is a 12.5-point favorite with the over/under set at 50.5. This game will air on…

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