PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Join in the fun of The Rutgers Boardwalk at the 2024 Rate Bowl in Phoenix. The fan favorite pregame staple heads west and will be in action on game day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. local time outside of Chase Field at the intersection of Jackson Street and 4^th Street. As always, The Rutgers Boardwalk, presented by VisitNJ.org, is free.

The Scarlet Knights are set to take on Kansas State Thursday, Dec. 26.

The pregame pep rally in Arizona on The Rutgers Boardwalk starts at 1 p.m. featuring The Marching Scarlet Knights, Sir Henry, The Rutgers Cheer Team, The Rutgers Dance Team and more.

Stop by The Rutgers Boardwalk to pick up bowl gear, "Beat Kansas State" buttons, patches, t-shirts and more. The event features free rides, games, live entertainment, food trucks, beer carts, a fanfest area in collaboration with RevelXP and the premiere "Off The Banks Tailgate" with the Rutgers University Foundation and R Fund.

The Marching Scarlet Knights pregame show begins inside Chase Field at 3 p.m. MT. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.

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