Rutgers pulled off one of the best trick plays we’ve seen this year, and it was so effortlessly simply. Preying on the explosion of the ‘Tush Push’ throughout football, the Scarlet Knights made Kansas State completely fall for a fake — only to haplessly watch as running back Antwan Raymond scored.

State's thrilling Rate Bowl victory! Discover how the Wildcats rallied from a 17-point deficit, set records, and ended the season with a historic win. Key stats, takeaways, and what's next for K-State.

Dylan Edwards ran for 196 yards and scored his third touchdown on a 36-yard run in the fourth quarter, helping Kansas State rally past Rutgers.

Dylan Edwards ran for 196 yards and scored his third touchdown to lead Kansas State rally past Rutgers 44-41 in the Rate Bowl.

Rutgers will look to remain undefeated against the Wildcats in what is their second-ever meeting. The Scarlet Knights previously defeated Kansas State, 37-10, in the 2006 Texas Bowl. No matter who is on the field, the Wildcats expect a fight.

Rutgers football's defense clearly has questions to answer but its offense showed signs of growth and promise.

In the weeks leading up to the Rate Bowl, Rutgers coach Greg Schiano said it would take many contributions to make up the defensive game plan to slow down a Kansas State team that was explosive and versatile.

Rutgers was well on its way to an encouraging end to the 2024 season, a win that would not only finish the campaign on a high note but show plenty of promise for the following fall. But the Scarlet Knights will spend the offseason wondering how they let it slip away — and how they can fix a major issue on one side of the ball.

Rutgers football's offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca had to change the way he typically calls games because of the communication problem.