Over the weekend, Rutgers opened their 2023 season with a 24-7 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats.It was the kind of performance that sparks hope for the direction of the Rutgers rebuild.
The Rutgers defense stole the show, holding Northwestern scoreless up until their final possession of the game. The Scarlet Knights offense was efficient, maintaining long drives and outgaining Northwestern 285-201.
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Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt completed 17-of-29 passes for 163 yards with a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown.
B1G Win, B1G Celebration🪓 pic.twitter.com/3dk6wv8rx2
— Rutgers Football (@RFootball) September 3, 2023
Scroll down and check out five important things we learned from what was a strong, thorough and comprehensive win for Rutgers.
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