Texas Tech linebacker Bryce Ramirez is still hospitalized after suffering a gruesome leg injury in the Red Raiders’ loss at 12th-ranked North Carolina State.

24 North Carolina State 23-21 on Saturday in a chippy TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. “John was definitely looking down on us; Coach Schlarman definitely inspired us all,” said Rose, who was named Kentucky's bowl game MVP. “Those are four really good run defenders against a really good rushing offense,” NC State coach Dave Doeren said. Kentucky: The Wildcats won their third bowl game in as many seasons for the second time in school history. UP NEXTNorth Carolina State: Opens the 2021 season at home against USF on Sept. 2.

- West Virginia has had its problems in the first two games since former quarterback Will Grier departed for the NFL, but the Mountaineers are particularly envious of the running attack of Saturday's visitors, North Carolina State. LINE: NC State -6.5. "We were completely outplayed and outcoached in all phases," West Virginia coach Neal Brown said. NC State PK Christopher Dunn has connected on 19 consecutive field-goal attempts dating to late season. PREDICTION: North Carolina State 24, West Virginia 16More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.