‘Technical points’ play half in Rutgers’ Price Bowl collapse to Kansas State, Greg Schiano says

Rutgers quarterback Athan Kalliakmanis (16) watches as Kansas State Wildcats safety Daniel Cobbs (27) intercepts a bad pass in the third quarter of the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. The Wildcats pulled off an impressive come-from-behind 44-41 win. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano (center) shakes hands with Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (2) after the Wildcats' win over the Scarlet Knights in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Kansas State pulled off an impressive come-from-behind 44-41 win. Rutgers running back Kyle Munangai (5) leaves the field after the Scarlet Knights lost the 2024 Rate Bowl championship, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Kansas State pulled off an impressive come-from-behind 44-41 win. Monangai did not play, opting out to save himself the NFL Draft. Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards (3) gets free on Rutgers' secondary, evading defensive back Jesse Ofori (16, left) to score what would be the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, December 26, 2024 , in Phoenix. The Wildcats pulled off an impressive come-from-behind 44-41 win. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano leaves the field after the Scarlet Knights' loss to the 2024 Rate Bowl Championship, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Kansas State pulled off an impressive come-from-behind 44-41 win. Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) jumps over Kansas State Wildcats safety Marquis Siegel (21) during the first quarter of the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Rutgers offensive lineman Hollin Pierce (72) comes over to wide receiver KJ Duff (8) after Kansas State's win over the Scarlet Knights in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. The Wildcats pulled off an impressive come-from-behind 44-41 win. Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) throws an ill-advised pass that Kansas State intercepts in the third quarter of the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. The Wildcats pulled off an impressive come-from-behind 44-41 win. Rutgers Scarlet Knights linebacker Tyrem Powell (22) makes a big hit over Kansas State Wildcats wide receiver Dante Cephas (14) on a two-point conversion attempt in the third quarter of the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. The Wildcats pulled off an impressive come-from-behind 44-41 win. Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards (3) races by Rutgers defensive back Jesse Ofori (16) to score what will be the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. The Wildcats pulled off an impressive come-from-behind 44-41 win. Rutgers offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca runs back Antoine Raymond (21) after the Scarlet Knights lose the 2024 Rate Bowl championship, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Kansas State pulled off an impressive come-from-behind 44-41 win. Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano rushes onto the court struggling with his communication headset during the third quarter of the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. The Kansas State Wildcats pulled off an impressive come-from-behind 44-41 win. Rutgers running back Kyle Munangai (5) leaves the field after the Scarlet Knights lost the 2024 Rate Bowl championship, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Kansas State pulled off an impressive come-from-behind 44-41 win. Monangai did not play, opting out to save himself the NFL Draft. Rutgers wide receiver Ian Strong (9) is dropped for a first down by the Kansas State defense on fourth-and-long late in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. The Wildcats pulled off an impressive come-from-behind 44-41 win. Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards (3) runs into Rutgers' secondary to score what will be the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. The Wildcats pulled off an impressive come-from-behind 44-41 win. Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive lineman Jordan Walker (82) slams Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (2) to the ground for no gain during the second quarter of the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Rutgers running back Antoine Raymond (21) passes through Kansas State Wildcats cornerback Keenan Garber (1) for a second-quarter touchdown in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Ian Strong (9) hauls down a bomb for a 60-yard gain during the first half against Kansas State in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Antoine Raymond (21) makes his way into the end zone for the Scarlet Knights' first touchdown in the first half against Kansas State in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Rutgers fans react in the fourth quarter of the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. The Kansas State Wildcats pulled off an impressive come-from-behind win and defeated the Scarlet Knights by a score of 44-41. Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Ian Strong (9) hauls down a bomb for a 60-yard gain during the first half against Kansas State in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. The entire Kansas State defense chases after Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Antoine Raymond (21) breaks free for a 65-yard gain during the second quarter of the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) jumps over Kansas State Wildcats safety Marquis Siegel (21) during the first quarter of the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Antoine Raymond (21, left) and Kyle Monangai (5, right) celebrate a touchdown by Rutgers running back Jashaun Benjamin (20) during the second game against Kansas State in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, December 2019. Oct. 26, 2024, at Phoenix. Rutgers running back Antoine Raymond (21) passes through Kansas State Wildcats cornerback Keenan Garber (1) for a second-quarter touchdown in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Antoine Raymond (21, left) and Kyle Monangai (5, right) celebrate a touchdown by Rutgers running back Jashaun Benjamin (20) during the second game against Kansas State in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, December 2019. Oct. 26, 2024, at Phoenix. Rutgers quarterback Athan Kalliakmanis (16) and the Crimson Knights leave the field after pregame warmups as they prepare to play Kansas State in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano during pregame warmups as the Scarlet Knights prepare to play Kansas State in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai (5, right) as Scarlet Knights running backs Gabe Winovich and Jashon Benjamin during pregame warmups as they prepare to play Kansas State in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Monangai, who hopes to be selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, will not play today. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano points to injured Scarlet Knights linebacker Mohamed Toure (1) during pregame warmups as Rutgers prepares to play Kansas State in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Rutgers quarterback Athan Kalliakmanis, 16, runs off the field after pregame warmups as the Scarlet Knights prepare to play Kansas State in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Rutgers interim athletic director Ryan Pisari speaks to the Ravens outside Chase Field as the Scarlet Knights prepare to play Kansas State in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. The Rutgers band plays outside Chase Field as the Scarlet Knights prepare to play Kansas State in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Antoine Raymond (21, left) and Kyle Monangai (5, right) celebrate a touchdown by Rutgers running back Jashaun Benjamin (20) during the second game against Kansas State in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, December 2019. Oct. 26, 2024, at Phoenix. Kansas State Wildcats safety VJ Payne (19) misses Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Antoine Raymond (21) who breaks free for a 65-yard gain during the second quarter of the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano appears to call defensive plays during the first half against Kansas State in the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Rutgers' bench goes wild when Christian Dremel (80) returns a punt and nearly takes it home during the second half of the 2024 Rate Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. Kansas State pulled off an impressive come-from-behind 44-41 win.