Rutgers was on the wrong side of a bowl game shootout at the Arizona Diamondbacks’ home stadium, but when Greg Schiano arrived at his postgame press conference, he made his feelings about his program known with a three-word declaration:

Rutgers football's defense clearly has questions to answer but its offense showed signs of growth and promise.

Take it from Kansas State and Rutgers. Bowl preparation isn't what it used to be. The teams will meet in the Rate Bowl on Thursday in Phoenix, but the list