Turns out, the uniforms weren’t holding the Wildcats back. Avery Johnson and Dylan Edwards led K-State to a 44-41 win that will go down as one of the biggest turnarounds in K-State bowl history. And they killed the uniform curse in the process.

PHOENIX — As running back Ja’Shon Benjamin crossed the goal line at Chase Field for the second time on Thursday, Rutgers seemed to be on the verge of a spectacular win to end its season.

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.