Tight end/quarterback/jack-of-all-trades Johnny Langan made an impact once again during Rutgers football’s game against Wagner. This time, in the passing game.
Normally listed as a tight end, Langan often sees action under center as the quarterback when the Scarlet Knights are in the wildcat formation. Most people expected Saturday’s game to be a blow out which is the perfect time to try some things you might not normally rely on in tightly contested matchups.
Langan took his second direct snap in a row to close out the first quarter. After a three-yard run on first down, he looked to pass on second-and-seven with his team up 21-0. He made the most of this one, airing it out down the field for a 43 yard touchdown to wide receiver Isaiah Washington to extend the Rutgers lead.
28-0 in the FIRST QUARTER. 😱@RFootball is on a roll. pic.twitter.com/5bSPR3o7bl
— Rutgers On BTN (@RutgersOnBTN) September 10, 2022
The senior utility man’s arm strength was on full display, throwing the ball over 40 yards in the air before Washington hauled it in and took the ball the last few yards for six. The ensuing point-after put the Scarlet Knights up 28-0.
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Showing what he can do in all facets of the offense, Langan wasn’t done as he also caught a touchdown pass before the half was done. Rutgers went into halftime leading 38-7. Langan finished a strong half with 43 passing yards and a touchdown, 10 receiving yards and a touchdown, and added eight rushing yards for good measure.