Turns out, the uniforms weren’t holding the Wildcats back. Avery Johnson and Dylan Edwards led K-State to a 44-41 win that will go down as one of the biggest turnarounds in K-State bowl history. And they killed the uniform curse in the process.

Kansas State may only be the reigning Pop-Tarts Bowl champions for a few more days, but the Wildcats can still end the season on a high note in the Rate Bowl against Rutgers at Chase Field in Phoenix on Thursday.

Kansas State will try to rebound from a difficult finish to the regular season as it faces Rutgers in the Rate Bowl.

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 ...

Kansas State football got involved in an epic shootout with Rutgers in the Rate Bowl, and made some history in the process.

Kansas State coach Chris Klieman always praises the loyalty and support from the Wildcats fanbase. But he also used Thursday night to thank the band for their dedication and devotion. “Hats off to K-State nation for coming out and watching us play,