Recap: Narrow Victory Edges Rutgers Over UW
Rutgers narrowly defeats Washington 21-18 in a thrilling Big Ten game.
In a heart-pounding Big Ten game, Rutgers narrowly emerged victorious against Washington with a final score of 21-18. Rutgers' Kyle Monangai's exceptional performance, accumulating 132 rushing yards and a touchdown, played a pivotal role. Washington's last-minute rally fell short after a missed 55-yard field goal by Grady Gross. Despite Washington's advantage in total yards with 521 compared to Rutgers' 299, penalties and missed field goals plagued their efforts. Will Rogers III threw two touchdowns and accumulated 306 passing yards. Rutgers' strategic plays, including touchdown runs by Monangai and Samuel Brown V, and key defensive stops were crucial. The Scarlet Knights now stand at 4-0, savoring their first undefeated start since 2012.