It is the only bowl game involving the Big 10 and Big 12 meetings, and it will be played on Thursday. This season’s bowl games appear to have fewer noteworthy opt-outs, however this may just be empirical. This means that games like the one between Rutgers and Kansas State can be viewed with a little more realism than they have in previous history. The Wildcats will take on in the Rate Bowl in Phoenix for the 8th time overall and for the 19th time as a bowl game in Arizona. Having participated in the game in 1993, 2001, 2013, and 2017, this will be K-State’s 5th appearance. Hence, the game’s gonna be crazy intense. As of now, the icing on the cake  — what is it? The voice of the outstanding team of ESPN, who will call this game.

ESPN’s broadcasting crew will include sideline reporter Dana Boyle, analyst Tom Luginbill, and play-by-play commentator Wes Durham. This trio’s humor and insightful observations will brighten your day. Until the game ended, you wouldn’t be able to distract yourself. Without a doubt! If you have trouble believing that, have a look at their broadcasting experience.

Wes Durham has been an avid name-caller in the ACC for decades. He has a long history in radio. Over the course of his incredible career, Wes has proven to be one of CFB’s most reliable voices. Since its launch in 2019, he has served as a member of the ACC Network. He infuses the booth with his extensive knowledge and astute insights. He served as Georgia Tech’s head of media and the Atlanta Falcons’ radio commentator. His ability to convey the emotion of the moment, whether it’s a crucial ESPN game or an exhilarating last-second play, is currently at its peak.

On the other hand, quarterback Tom Luginbill started for three separate institutions. He became the talk show host before he became a full-time commentator for the ACC. And he holds a significant post at ESPN and collaborates with celebrity figures like Dusty Dvoracek and Dave Pasch. He has a wealth of coaching and recruiting experience and is renowned for his in-depth knowledge of HS and CFB. “I think Tom Luginbill is much deserving of an opportunity to be a booth analyst,” stated Wes, expressing his excitement for this year.

Safe to say, the Rate Bowl will have more soul because of this group’s common experience. However, are you aware of the winner and the new Wildcats look for this Rate Bowl? All of these answers will be provided here.

Some nitty-gritty stuff about Rate Bowl

There have been a lot of rumors about the transfer portal, new recruits, and potential standout performances as K-State prepares to face the Scarlet Knights. The Wildcats’ opportunity to show off their new clothes in the Rate Bowl, however, was a lighter note. Wildcats veteran Taylor Poitier described as “really cool” the ability to wear these more recent outfits. “We rarely get to wear those types of uniform combos, so I’m really excited to wear them. They’ll look pretty cool out there,” Poitier stated.

But who has the best chance of winning is more important here than looks. As per experts’ prediction, K-State’s roster and performance indicates their main strength. They have been predicted to win, with scores like Rutgers 28 and Kansas State 31 indicating a close game. And according to Dimers’ prediction model, Rutgers has a 34% chance of winning, while Kansas State has a 66% chance. This statistical support supports the widespread belief that K-State is the more formidable team entering the Rate Bowl.

As of now, the prediction is reflected in the betting odds, as roughly 7 points favor K-State. With an estimated 71% likelihood of winning, the implied odds based on the moneyline probability also point to a positive conclusion for K-State. However, none of these are the final result; they are all merely predictions. Don’t miss the game to find out who won, then.