Know The Points

Week 1 • 2025 Season

Iowa State

Big 12
24
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Kansas State

Big 12
21
Aviva Stadium Neutral Site
Aer Lingus College Football Classic

Current Betting Lines

ESPN Bet

Kansas State -2.5 O/U 51.5 Kansas State -145 | Iowa State +125

DraftKings

Kansas State -3.5 O/U 49.5 Kansas State -162 | Iowa State +136

Bovada

Kansas State -3.0 O/U 51 Kansas State -165 | Iowa State +140

Detailed Team Comparison

2024 Season Performance Analysis

Offensive Performance Metrics

Metric
Iowa State
Kansas State
Points Per Play (PPA)
0.189
0.275
Success Rate
40.6%
44.1%
Explosiveness
1.359
1.335
Line Yards Per Carry
2.9
3.3
Second Level Yards
1.0
1.4
Open Field Yards
1.1
2.1
Standard Down Success Rate
43.4%
49.3%
Passing Down Success Rate
34.5%
31.9%
Points Per Opportunity
4.089
3.944
Average Starting Field Position
69.7
72.7
Power Success Rate
73.1%
66.0%
Stuff Rate (Lower is Better)
19.9%
17.8%

Defensive Performance Metrics

Metric
Iowa State
Kansas State
Opponent PPA Allowed
0.123
0.070
Opponent Success Rate Allowed
40.1%
35.6%
Explosiveness Allowed
1.286
1.391
Line Yards Allowed
3.0
2.6
Second Level Yards Allowed
1.2
0.9
Open Field Yards Allowed
1.6
1.1
Standard Down Success Rate Allowed
44.8%
40.3%
Passing Down Success Rate Allowed
30.7%
28.0%
Points Per Opportunity Allowed
3.034
3.299
Average Field Position Given
73.4
69.7
Power Success Rate Allowed
73.9%
73.3%
Stuff Rate (Higher is Better)
20.0%
25.0%

Havoc Metrics

Metric
Iowa State
Kansas State
Total Havoc Created (Defense)
16.1%
17.0%
Front Seven Havoc Created
10.1%
11.4%
DB Havoc Created
6.0%
5.6%
Total Havoc Allowed (Offense)
14.8%
12.4%

Team Efficiency Analysis

Team Efficiency Comparison

Efficiency scores combine ELO ratings with EPA performance metrics. Position shows offensive vs defensive strengths relative to all FBS teams.

Iowa State

0.0
Offense: 0.0
Defense: 0.0
VS
Even Matchup

Kansas State

0.0
Offense: 0.0
Defense: 0.0

ELO Rating Analysis

ELO ratings provide a comprehensive measure of team strength based on historical performance and strength of schedule.

Iowa State ELO

1616

Kansas State ELO

1669

Game Information

Season Type: Regular
Conference Game: Yes
Game Time: