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Kansas State set to face Rutgers in Rate Bowl

pcfKDrv-_400x400by:Mason Voth•12/08/24•

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After limping to an 8-4 finish in 2024, Kansas State will have a chance for a nine-win season in Phoenix. The Wildcats were selected to play in the Rate Bowl at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona on December 26th.

Kansas State will face Rutgers out of the Big Ten. It will be the second meeting all time, with Rutgers winning the 2006 Texas Bowl 37-10. This is the fifth appearance in the Arizona-based bowl game. It has been played under the moniker of the Copper Bowl, Insight.com Bowl, Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, and Cactus Bowl.

K-State is 3-1 in past versions of the Rate Bowl with wins over Wyoming, Michigan, and UCLA.

In addition to playing for a third straight nine-win season or better, a few other things to watch for in this matchup with the Scarlet Knights are important to know. Quarterback Avery Johnson needs just three touchdown passes to break the single-season record at K-State.

DJ Giddens would also be in reach of Darren Sproles’ career yards per rush number of 6.1, as he currently sits at 6.0.

Like many bowl games, the Wildcats will have some new looks with their personnel. Some players will opt out for NFL Draft prep, others will hit the transfer portal.

Rutgers went 7-5 this season, but 4-5 in Big Ten play. Kyle Monangai is their most noteworthy player. The running back has run for over 1,200 yards the last two seasons.

K-State and Rutgers will kick off in the Rate Bowl at 4:30 PM CST on December 26th. The game will be televised by ESPN. It is the only Big 12 vs. Big Ten matchup in bowl season.

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