The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (7-5) and Kansas State Wildcats (8-4) are packing their bags for sunny Phoenix, where they'll meet in the Rate Bowl at Chase Field.
Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, and ESPN's got you covered.
How to Watch Rutgers vs Kansas State in the Rate Bowl:
- Date: Thursday, December 26, 2024
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Channel: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo
The Scarlet Knights opened their season hot, rattling off four straight wins. They hit a midseason slump, losing four in a row, but closed out the regular season with a bang. Rutgers won three of their last four games, including a 41-14 beatdown of Michigan State in East Lansing.
Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has been the steady hand guiding this team. The junior signal-caller passed for 2,459 yards and 17 touchdowns, showing poise and leadership through the highs and lows of the season.
Meanwhile, the Wildcats had a rollercoaster season that started like a dream and ended with a few nightmares. After a 7-1 start, including some time in the Top 25 rankings, Kansas State stumbled to close out the year, dropping three of their last four games.
QB Avery Johnson has been the shining star for the Wildcats. With 2,517 yards and 22 touchdowns under his belt, Johnson showcased why he's one of the Big 12's most exciting players.
This will be another great night of bowl games on Thursday night after Christmas, make sure to tune in.