'Kansas State rates 0 out of 10': Targum predicts Rutgers football versus Kansas State in Rate Bowl
As the holidays roll around, so does bowl season in college football. The Rutgers football team will compete against Kansas State in the Rate Bowl in Phonix, Arizona, on Thursday evening. The Scarlet Knights (7-5, 4-5) previously faced the Wildcats (8-4, 5-4) in the Texas Bowl in 2006, winning 37-10.
Head coach Greg Schiano will be looking for his seventh bowl win at Rutgers, and the writers here at The Daily Targum are mostly confident that hope will become a reality at Chase Field on Thursday.
Josh Meyers, head sports editor:
"Simply put, Rutgers’ bowl track record under Greg Schiano is very good. That won’t change in Phoenix. Give me the Scarlet Knights in a 24-17 victory."
Camden Markel, associate sports editor:
"I predict that Josh and I will have a jolly ol' time in Phoenix, and Rutgers rolls to a 33-21 win!"
Matthew Mangam, associate sports editor:
"Kansas States rates 0 out of 10. Rutgers thumps the Wildcats 30-13 in the Rate Bowl."
Nicholas Hart, associate sports editor trainee:
"Rutgers faces a tough test against a stout defensive front of Kansas State. With Kyle Monangai out, Antwan Raymond will get the bulk of the carries with at least 15 carries for 75 or more yards. The Knights will have to punt a few times due to the strong defense of the Wildcats, with Jakob Anderson firing at least three kicks for 60 yards. Kansas State will find the end zone at least twice, resulting in at least 5 kickoffs in the game between the two teams. At the end of the day, Rutgers wins a defensive battle 21-13."
Philip Jaccoma, correspondent:
"Kansas State wins 28-24. The Wildcats' schedule has been pretty brutal this year compared to Rutgers, but I think that’ll give them the edge. Expect scoring from both sides, but I still see the Scarlet Knights struggling on the ground since Monangai won’t play. The committee will be held to under 120 yards, but Athan Kaliakmanis will still get his through the air for more than 200 yards. The defense will let up over 300 yards but will force one turnover to keep it close."
The bowl game will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN and 88.7 WRSU-FM.
