The Kansas State Wildcats and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights meet for the Rate Bowl. The bowl matchup is December 26, 2024, starting at 5:30 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN.
In their most recent game, the Wildcats were defeated by the Iowa State Cyclones 29-21. Their last time out, the Scarlet Knights took down the Michigan State Spartans 41-14. Against the Cyclones, Avery Johnson led the Cats with 220 yards on 12-of-28 passing (42.9%) for three touchdowns and no interceptions. He also carried the ball 13 times for 64 yards. DJ Giddens took 14 carries for 72 yards (5.1 yards per carry). Jayce Brown had 106 yards on three catches (35.3 per reception) with two touchdowns in that game. Athan Kaliakmanis’ performance for the Scarlet Knights against the Spartans included 13-of-22 passing for 157 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. Kyle Monangai carried the ball 31 times for 129 yards and one touchdown. Ian Strong caught four passes on eight targets for 55 yards (13.8 yards per reception), and scored one touchdown.
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