Kansas State football has not had much luck with alternate uniforms under coach Chris Klieman. They Wildcats give it another try in the Rate Bowl.

As Kansas State gears up for the Rutgers Scarlet Knight, storylines have been flying around regarding the transfer portal, new recruits, and possible breakout performances. But a more light-hearted note was the Wildcats getting to unveil their new uniforms in the Rate Bowl.

Athan Kaliakmanis led the Scarlet Knights with 2,459 passing yards this season. Kyle Monangai rushed for 1,279 yards and 13 touchdowns out of the backfield. Linebacker Dariel Djabome led the defense with 102 tackles. Rutgers won its only meeting against Kansas State 37-10 at the 2006 Texas Bowl.

Kansas State football has released its depth chart for its bowl game and as anticipated it revealed new starters at four positions as well as some other reshuffling from the regular season. The Wildcats (8-4) will face Rutgers (7-5) in the Rate Bowl at 4:30 p.m. central time Dec. 26 in Phoenix.

After a month of rest, Rutgers is getting back on the football field. The Scarlet Knights (7-5, 4-5) face Kansas State (8-4, 4-5) in the Rate Bowl on Thursday, December 26, at Chase Field in Phoenix,

Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai is still trying to decide if he will compete in what will likely be his last collegiate game.