PHOENIX — Rutgers was well on its way to an encouraging end to the 2024 season, a win that would not only finish the campaign on a high note but show plenty of promise for the following fall. But the Scarlet Knights will spend the offseason wondering how they let it slip away — and how they can fix a major issue on one side of the ball.

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.