Exciting bowl game coming up—it’s the only one this season where the Big 10 and Big 12 teams are squaring off against each other. It’s happening on Thursday, and I can’t wait.
This year seems a bit different because there are fewer of those noteworthy opt-outs, which means we can watch these matchups with a little more hope. So, when Rutgers takes on Kansas State, it feels like it could actually be a great game! K-State is heading to the Rate Bowl in Phoenix for the 19th time, and this will be their fifth time playing in this specific game. They’ve been there before—in 1993, 2001, 2013, and 2017. So yeah, it’s definitely going to be intense.
ESPN will be broadcasting the game, and they’ve got a fantastic crew lined up. Wes Durham, Tom Luginbill, and Dana Boyle will be calling all the action. Trust me, these guys know how to keep things entertaining! I mean, when Wes gets into the moment, it’s like you can’t look away. He’s been around for ages, especially in ACC games, and he’s really good at sharing the excitement of those last-second plays.
Tom Luginbill—he’s done it all, starting as a quarterback for three different colleges before becoming a commentator. He’s super knowledgeable about college football and high school recruiting, which definitely adds depth to the broadcast. I love how Wes said, “I think Tom Luginbill is much deserving of an opportunity to be a booth analyst.” That speaks volumes, right?
K-State’s gearing up with some fresh new uniforms for this game, and veteran player Taylor Poitier described them as “really cool.” It’s nice for the players to have something special to wear for the bowl, right? But we all know that looking good is just one piece of the puzzle.
K-State is looking strong according to the experts. They think the Wildcats have the upper hand, predicting a score of 31-28 in their favor. The stats back that up too, with a 66% chance of winning compared to Rutgers’s 34%. Looks like K-State might be the team to beat.