The Rate Bowl will see the Kansas State Wildcats entering a showdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.The Wildcats played the

Rutgers knows its postseason opponent but not necessarily its roster just yet. Like most teams in the new era of college football, Rutgers will be sorting out who will be suiting up for its showdown against Kansas State in the Rate Bowl.

Athan Kaliakmanis led the Scarlet Knights with 2,459 passing yards this season. Kyle Monangai rushed for 1,279 yards and 13 touchdowns out of the backfield. Linebacker Dariel Djabome led the defense with 102 tackles. Rutgers won its only meeting against Kansas State 37-10 at the 2006 Texas Bowl.