Photo Gallery: Rate Bowl 2024 in Phoenix

Me standing at Chase Field before kickoff, in Phoenix, Ariz., Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. (Photo/Eddie Kalegi)

PHOENIX, Ariz. - Last Thursday, I had the opportunity to cover the battle between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team and the Kansas State Wildcats at the Rate Bowl in Phoenix. I shot photos and videos throughout the game, and researched and posted live scores and statistics on WRSU Rutgers Radio’s social media accounts.

After touching down in Phoenix, I arrived at the legendary Chase Field. It was absolutely massive. I had a great time bouncing between the field and the digital media workspace editing, researching and reporting. Check out some photos below.

Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) throws a pass during the second half of the Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz.

The Rutgers marching band walks to the Rutgers pregame rally ahead of the Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Kansas State wide receiver Jayce Brown (1) runs during the first half of the Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Kansas State wide receiver Jayce Brown celebrates after gaining a first down during the first half of the Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) scrambles during the first half of the Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Rutgers placekicker Jai Patel (44) attempts an extra point during the first half of the Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Rutgers running back Ja’shon Benjamin (20) runs the ball during the second half of the Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Rutgers fans cheer during the second half of the Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Rutgers wide receiver Christian Dremel (80) returns a punt during the second half of the Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz.

A Rutgers assistant coach reacts to Dremel’s punt return during the second half of the Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Kansas State fans look on as their offense enters the red zone during the second half of the Rate Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix, A.Z.

Rutgers wide receiver K.J. Duff (8) and running back Antwan Raymond (21) celebrate Raymond’s touchdown during the second half of the Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz.

A Rutgers fan poses for the picture after a touchdown in the second half of the Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards (3) poses for a picture after scoring a touchdown in the second half of the Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz.

A member of the Wildcats cheer team reacts to Kansas State’s Rate Bowl win on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman waves to the team's marching band after winning the Rate Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix, A.Z.

Kansas State linebacker Austin Moore (left) and Edwards (right) celebrate the Rate Bowl victory on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz.