Kansas State football's main goals going into the Rate Bowl was to send its seniors out on top and build momentum for 2025. Mission accomplished.

K-State allowed Rutgers to gain a whopping 319 yards in the first half and still won the yardage battle 542 to 401 by the end of the fourth quarter. The Wildcats flipped a switch midway through the third quarter and played some excellent football. As for the quote ...