Liberty Bowl notes: K-State will wait until kickoff to reveal starting quarterback

Bill Snyder likely knows who he will select as Kansas State’s starting quarterback for the Liberty Bowl, but he isn’t ready to share his decision publicly.

When asked about the topic Friday, Snyder told reporters he would inform the media of his decision Saturday after the game concludes.

Joe Hubener started 11 games this season and played in all 12, so the junior seems to be the favorite to take the first snap against Arkansas. But receiver/quarterback Kody Cook also led K-State to a come-from-behind victory against West Virginia in the final game of the regular season. He is a viable option.

Both quarterbacks split time in bowl practice. It’s possible they both play Saturday.

“We are both getting the same number of reps,” Hubener said. “It is competitive throughout, but we are both cheering each other on and sharing tips with each other. That is just K-State football. We want to make each other as prepared as possible.”

Snyder reiterates he’ll be back – For the second time since the regular season ended, Snyder said he has no intention to retire as K-State’s coach after the Liberty Bowl.

As of now, the 76-year old expects to coach for at least one more season.

Every year, he gathers his family during the offseason and asks for their thoughts on his coaching future, but they continue to support his work with the Wildcats. Until that changes, he expects to keep coaching.

Uniform change – Arkansas coach Bret Bielema said the Razorbacks will wear new uniforms for the Liberty Bowl. The uniforms haven’t been shared publicly, but he said players enjoyed seeing them for the first time Thursday. K-State will wear the same uniforms it always has under Snyder.

Not much for Memphis barbecue – Snyder was asked a question about Memphis barbecue on Friday, in particular which restaurant served his favorite ribs. Snyder was unable to answer, saying he had only eaten one rib since arriving in Memphis. It was a leftover from his wife’s dinner.

This story was originally published January 1, 2016 at 6:39 PM with the headline "Liberty Bowl notes: K-State will wait until kickoff to reveal starting quarterback."