Scarlet Knights Capitalize on Their Chances to Stay in The Game But Cannot Get The…
Rutgers · MichiganBetween the long touchdown pass from AJ Surace to Jourdin Houston and the made field goal in the first half to the 54-yard run by Antwan Raymond that set up the game-tying touchdown and two-point conversion, the Scarlet Knights were able to benefit from Michigan's miscues and inexplicably stay in the game until near the end. But at the end of the day, Rutgers ultimately fell short, a theme that has been all too common.
One thing pops off of the stat sheet immediately, and it was AJ Surace completing just three of his twelve passes for 123 yards. He often struggled to find his receivers in the short and intermediate game, being rushed and pressured heavily by the Michigan defense.
KJ Duff suited up after being doubtful for most of the week, but was unable to stay on the field after taking contact that aggravated his injury. Rutgers football gave its fans hope as the Scarlet Knights came back from a double-digit deficit to cut Michigan's lead to 14-13 heading into halftime.
Duff walked off and saw one more play, but was unable to continue. Props to him for battling through and taking the field, but it was evident he was not ready to go for the Scarlet Knights.
KEY POINTS
- Scarlet Knights Capitalize on Their Chances to Stay in The Game But Cannot Get The Upset Victory And when it appeared the Wolverines would go up two scores in the second half, another missed field goal gave Rutgers life.
- Unlike a lot of past occurrences, the Knights were able to capitalize on their chances to stay in the game.
- However, it was an inspired fight that still left a lot to be desired for the fans in scarlet as the Scarlet Knights fell to 2-6 on the season.
- Despite this, Rutgers came up with 21 points, which was the most that any offense has scored against Michigan all season (Iowa and Minnesota both came up with 20 in their victories).