The final countdown to Iowa State football 's Aug. 23 season-opener in Dublin, Ireland, is on.

Before the Cyclones embark on their flight to the Emerald Isle to take on rival Kansas State, here's a look at how much financial compensation Iowa State will receive for participating in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, and how large the Cyclone traveling party will be across the pond.

How much is Iowa State football getting paid for playing in Ireland?

According to the contract for the 2025 Aer Lingus College Football Classic, which was obtained through an open-records request the Cyclones (as the away team) are not getting paid for playing in this game.

However, they will have their travel expenses covered, including flight and hotel costs, as well as some food and dining exp

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