History of Iowa State–Kansas State football rivalry in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 1, 2026

The Iowa State–Kansas State football rivalry is a college football game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Kansas State Wildcats that has been held annually since 1917. As of 2024, it is one of the longest uninterrupted series in college football, and for a long time, it was the only one that never experienced any pause or interruption. The 100th consecutive game was played in October 2016. However, in November 2023, the Big 12 announced a scheduling matrix that is set to end the rivalry's continuous streak in 2027.

1917: First Match-up

In 1917, Iowa State and Kansas State first met as members of the Missouri Valley Conference, starting an annual tradition.

1917: Rivalry Inauguration

The Iowa State and Kansas State football rivalry began in 1917 and has been held every year since.

1989: Kansas State Dominance

Since 1989, Kansas State has dominated the series against Iowa State, holding a 26–9 record.

2009: "Farmageddon" at Arrowhead Stadium

In 2009, Iowa State and Kansas State played a neutral-site game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, dubbed "Farmageddon" to highlight the agricultural roots of the universities.

2010: "Farmageddon" at Arrowhead Stadium

In 2010, Iowa State and Kansas State played a neutral-site game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, known as "Farmageddon".

October 2016: 100th Straight Game

In October 2016, Iowa State and Kansas State played their 100th consecutive game, marking a significant milestone in the history of the rivalry.

November 2023: Big 12 Scheduling Announcement

In November 2023, the Big 12 announced its scheduling matrix for the next four seasons, which is set to end the Iowa State–Kansas State rivalry's continuous streak in 2027.

2024: Continuous Series Record

As of 2024, the Iowa State-Kansas State rivalry is one of the longest continuous series in college football history, and the only never-interrupted rivalry.

2024: Future of the Rivalry

In 2024, due to the Big 12 expansion, the Iowa State-Kansas State rivalry was not selected as one of the protected rivalries that would be played every year, and would only be played every other year.

August 23, 2025: Aer Lingus College Football Classic

On August 23, 2025, the Iowa State-Kansas State rivalry took place at a neutral site at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, called the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.