Many of the questions leading up to Kansas State's Rate Bowl were around running back Dylan Edwards replacing star DJ Giddens. Apparently, Avery Johnson knew the answer. When asked if the quarterback thought Edwards would produce well against Rutgers,

Dylan Edwards showed the Wildcats and their fans they had nothing to worry about. Edwards ran for 196 yards and scored his third touchdown on a 36-yard run in the fourth quarter, helping Kansas State rally past Rutgers 44-41 in the Rate Bowl on Thursday night.

Call it the Dylan Edwards Bowl. Sure, Kansas State’s 44-41 victory over Rutgers on Thursday at Chase Field technically took place at the postseason football game known as the Rate Bowl. But fans will remember it fondly because of what Edwards accomplished during a thrilling comeback for the Wildcats.

Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards was questioned about becoming the No. 1 option after DJ Giddens' departure. Well, 200+ total yards, three touchdowns, and a K-State bowl rushing record is a great way to start.

Kansas State football running back turned in a record-breaking performance to lead the Wildcats in a wild comeback win over Rutgers in the Rate Bowl.

Last year, K-State fans got a sneak peek at their QB of the future when Avery Johnson took over for Will Howard at the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Johnson was named MVP of the game after he led the Wildcats to a win over North Carolina State by throwing for 178 yards and two touchdowns.

The sophomore shines in Kansas State’s bowl victory