Will this end up being a mirage in the desert? Will Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai play in the Rate Bowl? With 10 days until kickoff, the senior running back said he is practicing and conversations about his participation are ongoing between his family and coach Greg Schiano.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Rutgers football coach Greg Schiano said Tuesday that star running back Kyle Monangai will not play in Thursday’s Rate Bowl against Kansas State. Monangai – along with other players looking to pursue the NFL after this season – had the option to sit out the game to avoid any injury risk that could dent their draft stock.

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