K-State has modified its uniforms only seven times since 2009, and the Wildcats haven’t won a game in alternate gear since 2013. Klieman has mixed things up four times since he took over as coach in 2019 and the Wildcats have gone 0-4 in those games, with losses to Baylor (2019), West Virginia (2019), Navy (2019) and Tulane (2022).

Kansas State football has not had much luck with alternate uniforms under coach Chris Klieman. They Wildcats give it another try in the Rate Bowl.

Chris Klieman and the Kansas State Wildcats will debut a special white-helmet, all-white pants uniform combo against Rutgers in the Rate Bowl on Dec. 26, giving K-State seniors a memorable send-off and fans a fresh look at this classic rivalry.

As Kansas State gears up for the Rutgers Scarlet Knight, storylines have been flying around regarding the transfer portal, new recruits, and possible breakout performances. But a more light-hearted note was the Wildcats getting to unveil their new uniforms in the Rate Bowl.