Kansas State Wildcats College Football Pregame Quote, 12/28/2022

On the opportunity to play in the Sugar Bowl: It means so much. It’s awesome. Just to be here [New Orleans] and play against Alabama, an amazing program, a dynasty really. It’s just really cool.

On what and who stands out to him about/on Alabama: All the talent that they have at every position and the explosive plays that they’re able to create with that talent is what definitely stands out to me. Obviously, Bryce Young stands out, Jahmyr Gibbs, their whole offensive line, wide receiver core. I would just say that especially Bryce stands out on most plays the way he scrambles and moves.

On what Kansas State may have to prove in the Allstate Sugar Bowl: I think it’s a huge measuring stick for us. Obviously, Alabama is a dynasty of a program, has an amazing head coach, and top-level players. So, a lot of our guys want to prove that we can play with the best.

On what the excitement level is on and around Kansas State’s campus: Really excited. I’ve had a lot of people like classmates and people back home talking about the game. Everyone’s super excited to watch the game and excited to come down here [New Orleans] and watch the game in person.

On if the Allstate Sugar Bowl is the biggest game that Kansas State has played since the 2003 Big 12 Championship Game against Oklahoma: It’s definitely up there with some of the games we’ve [K-State] played since then. Other than that Big 12 Championship, I think that this [Sugar Bowl] and that are pretty equal.