No. 21 Navy will try to cap its extraordinary turnaround when it plays in the Liberty Bowl against a Kansas State team that also has made major strides this year.
Navy is 10-2 and attempting to match a program record for single-season victories a year after just three wins. Kansas State has bounced back from a 5-7 season to go 8-4 in its first year under coach Chris Klieman. Navy has the nation's top-ranked rushing attack with an offense featuring quarterback Malcolm Perry.