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 ...

PHOENIX — As running back Ja’Shon Benjamin crossed the goal line at Chase Field for the second time on Thursday, Rutgers seemed to be on the verge of a spectacular win to end its season.

Kansas State rallied down 17 against Rutgers Thursday night to win the Rate Bowl and end the season at 9-4. Now, they can use this game as fuel for next season.