On a rainy, Homecoming afternoon, one of the greatest comebacks in Rutgers’ football history went basically unnoticed, spoiling by what could have been a memorable day for Michigan State inte…
Rutgers no match for Michigan in Jim Harbaugh’s return to sidelinePISCATAWAY, N.J. — On a rainy, Homecoming afternoon, one of the greatest comebacks in Rutgers’ football history went basically unnoticed, spoiling by what could have been a memorable day for Michigan State interim head coach Harlon Barnett.
“Those who stuck around in the rain got to see something really exciting,” Rutgers coach Greg Schiano said. “Everything that could go wrong in the first three quarters pretty much did.”Defensive lineman Jordan Thompson #14 and tight end Shawn Bowma of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights celebrate their 27-24 win over the Michigan State Spartans.The final 15 minutes were remarkable, at least for the Scarlet Knights — who outgained Michigan State 120 to minus-20 in the fourth quarter.
After a Michigan State punt, Gavin Wimsatt cut the lead to 24-21 with a 4-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Washington and a 2-point conversion pass to Christian Dremel with 8:30 to go.Running back Kyle Monangai #5 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights leaps over linebacker Jordan Hall #5 of the Michigan State Spartans to score a 21-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter.
Michigan State seemed in total control and headed for its first win since Mel Tucker was fired after redshirt freshman Katin Houser threw his second touchdown of the game to open a 24-6 lead.
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