Tag: 2023 Rutgers football

How is Rutgers 2024 recruit Edd Guerrier performing this season?

Rutgers three-star 2024 recruit Edd Guerrier is registering a solid senior season for the 7-2 Port Charlotte Pirates.

Rutgers 2024 commit Edd Guerrier is registering a solid senior season for the 7-2 Port Charlotte Pirates. His performance shows why Rutgers offered him and pushed for his commitment

The Scarlet Knights’ three-star running back has recorded 78 carries for 687 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns this season.

Guerrier’s best performance came against the Parrish Community Bulls (Parrish, Florida), where he logged 17 carries for 170 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

In four seasons with the Pirates, Guerrier has played 32 games, recording 408 careers for 3249 rushing yards and 43 touchdowns.

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The Port Charlotte, Florida, product is averaging 8.8 yards per carry and has three games this season where he has rushed for more than 100 yards.

The future Scarlet Knight is ranked No. 143 with 11 touchdowns and No. 159 with 687 rushing yards in Florida, according to MaxPreps Sports. Also, the 5-foot-7 192-pound senior running back is ranked No. 158 in Florida with 66 points scored.

According to 247Sports, Guerrier is ranked the No. 196 prospect in Florida and is the No. 96 running back in the nation among his recruiting class. Guerrier helped guide the Pirates to a 7-2 record and the No. 1 spot in Florida’s 3S District 13 Football Standings. Guerrier and the Pirates are ranked No. 86 in Florida as they get set to play the first round of the state playoffs.

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The top five Rutgers players to watch in the season’s final four games

As the Scarlet Knights inch closer to the conclusion of the 2023 season, which five players will stand out in the season’s final four games?

As the Scarlet Knights inch closer to the conclusion of the 2023 season, which five players will stand out in the season’s final four games? Rutgers has games against No. 3 Ohio State, Iowa, No. 10 Penn State, and Maryland remaining on their regular season schedule.

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano has his team at 6-2, the best start since the Scarlet Knights started 7-1 in 2012. Also, the Scarlet Knights’ six wins are the most in a season since going 8-5 in 2014.

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The Scarlet Knights are playing hard for Schiano and are buying into his philosophy of running the football and playing tough defense. For their efforts this season, the Scarlet Knights matched a program-high three Big Ten wins in a season, which was done in 2014, 2017, and 2020.

Can the Scarlet Knights capture a fourth Big Ten win to break their program record? Below are the five players to watch in the season’s final four games.

 

Who are the top five players for Rutgers football this season?

There are multiple factors leading to RU’s success this season, but these five players contributed at a high-level to Rutgers’ 6-2 start.

Rutgers football is having a solid 2023 season, improving to 6-2 through eight games this season. Rutgers’ 6-2 record is the best start to a season since beginning 7-1 in 2012, and their six wins are the most in a season since 2014 when Rutgers went 8-5.

With their win over Indiana in Week 8, Rutgers is bowl-eligible for the seventh time under head coach Greg Schiano and will earn the 12th bowl invitation in program history.

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There are multiple factors leading to Rutgers’ success this season, but these five players contributed to Rutgers’ 6-2 start, each performing at a high level.

Below are the top five Scarlet Knights for Rutgers football through Week 8.

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Rutgers 2024 recruit Kaj Sanders recorded two touchdowns in Week 8

Rutgers 2024 recruit Kaj Sanders recorded seven carries for 116 yards and two touchdowns, lifting the Crusaders past the Marauders in Week 8. 

On Friday, Rutgers football recruit Kaj Sanders recorded two more rushing touchdowns, totaling nine touchdowns on the season. The four-star prospect totaled seven carries for 116 yards and two rushing touchdowns, lifting Bergen Catholic  (7-1, 4-0) past St. Peters Prep (1-7, 0-4) 37-7 to improve their record to 7-1.

Sanders averaged 16.6 yards per carry and ripped off a 42-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter to give the Crusaders a 7-0 lead. Also, the future Scarlet Knight registered a 39-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter to extend the Crusaders’ lead to 28-0.

On the defensive side of the ball, the defensive back added one solo tackle on Friday, totaling 31 tackles on the season.

The Oradell, New Jersey, native has recorded a touchdown in seven of eight games this season. Through Week 8, Sanders has registered 77 carries for 645 yards and nine rushing touchdowns, averaging 8.4 yards per attempt.

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The 2024 prospect is ranked No. 8 in New Jersey and No. 59 in the nation among his recruiting class, according to 247Sports.

Sanders and the Crusaders will finish their regular season schedule against the Paramus Catholic Paladins (3-6, 1-3) on Friday before the state playoffs.

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The five takeaways from Rutgers football’s Week 8 victory

Rutgers defeated the Indiana Hoosiers, 31-14, at Memorial Stadium. Here are the five takeaways from Rutgers’ Week 8 victory over Indiana.

On Saturday, Rutgers football (6-2, 3-2) defeated the Indiana Hoosiers (2-5, 0-4), 31-14, at Memorial Stadium. It was a big win for Rutgers for many reasons.

Following a shaky first half, the Scarlet Knights scored 17 unanswered points on the way to their third Big Ten victory. With their Week 8 victory, the Scarlet Knights are bowl-eligible after capturing their sixth victory.

Rutgers won three of its first five Big Ten games for the first time since joining the conference in 2014. Also, the Scarlet Knights won its past three meetings against the Hoosiers, the first time defeating the same opponent three consecutive years in Big Ten play.

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In Week 8, Rutgers rushed for a Big Ten school record 276 yards, led by 143 yards from quarterback Gavin Wimsatt and 109 yards from running back Kyle Monangai. Wimsatt’s rushing total was a program record by a quarterback.

Indiana opened the game with a 35-yard touchdown pass on their opening drive, but the Scarlet Knights would respond quickly with a 15-play, 75-yard touchdown drive.

Scroll down for the five takeaways from Rutgers’ 31-14 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers!

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RU Football vs. Indiana: The five keys to a Rutgers’ victory in Week 8

Rutgers is off to a strong start and are one win away from bowl eligibility. Here are the five keys to a Rutgers’ victory in Week 8.

Rutgers football is off to a strong start (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) and are one win away from bowl eligibility as Rutgers prepares to visit Indiana on Saturday. The Scarlet Knights seek their third Big Ten win to match the program high set in 2014, 2017, and 2020.

Rutgers’ Week 8 game will mark the tenth meeting between Rutgers and Indiana since the Scarlet Knights joined the Big Ten Conference in 2014. The Scarlet Knights are 4-5 against the Hoosiers but have won the last two matchups.

 

In 2022 at SHI Stadium, Rutgers rallied from a 14-0 deficit to score 24 unanswered points in a 24-17 win. It marked the second-best scoring run for the Scarlet Knights in a Big Ten game after the 28 consecutive to finish the 2015 win at Indiana.

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The Scarlet Knights had a sluggish start against the Hoosiers last season, allowing 91 yards on Indiana’s first drive. After the Hoosiers’ first drive, Rutgers’ defense stepped up and held Indiana to 181 yards on their last 12 drives, allowing only three points. The Scarlet Knights held the Hoosiers to 2-for-12 on third down and controlled the time of possession (38:53), the highest possession time in a Big Ten game since joining the conference in 2014.

Below are the five keys for Rutgers to repeat their dominance against the Indiana Hoosiers in Week 8.

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Rutgers vs. Indiana: Five things to know about Indiana football

Rutgers football will head to Bloomington, Indiana, to take on the Hoosiers in Week 8. Here are five things to know about Indiana football.

Rutgers football plays at an Indiana team that is much stronger than their record would indicate.

The Scarlet Knights are off to a strong start (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) are one win away from bowl eligibility. They face an Indiana program that at 2-4 (0-3 Big Ten) has struggled this year while playing a very strong schedule.

So far this season, Indiana has played two teams ranked top five in the nation.

Saturday’s Week 8 game will mark the tenth meeting between Rutgers and Indiana since the Scarlet Knights joined the Big Ten Conference in 2014. The Scarlet Knights are 4-5 against the Hoosiers but have won the last two matchups.

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Heading into Week 8, the Scarlet Knights are ranked No. 5  in passing defense (160.6 yards) and No. 8 in total defense (277.3 yards) among college football. Also, Rutgers has the 12th fewest sacks allowed (0.86) through seven games.

Scroll down to learn about the Indiana Hoosiers as the Scarlet Knights prepare for their Week 8 matchup.

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Rutgers football vs. Michigan State: The five takeaways from Week 7

Rutgers captured a come-from-behind 27-24 victory over Michigan State in Week 7. Here are the five takeaways from Rutgers’ Week 7 win.

On Saturday, Rutgers football (5-2, 2-2) captured a come-from-behind 27-24 victory over Michigan State (2-4, 0-3) in Week 7. Rutgers’ was down 24-6 in the fourth quarter, but the Scarlet Knights rallied back to capture their homecoming victory against the Spartans.

Rutgers’ comeback was led by running back Kyle Monangai, who rushed for the game-winning touchdown with 8:21 remaining. Monangai recorded 24 carries for 148 yards and a touchdown, averaging 6.2 yards per carry.

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The Scarlet Knights’ defense anchored the Rutgers’ victory, forcing multiple turnovers. Defensive back Robert Longerbeam forced two fumbles, with Longerbeam and Igbinosun each recording recoveries.

Rutgers’ special teams was an x-factor in their Week 7 victory, forcing two big plays leading to their fourth-quarter comeback. On special teams, running back Aaron Young recovered a fumbled snap on a punt for a touchdown and defensive back Thomas Amankwaa recovered a sky kick-off at the MSU 21-yard-line to set up Monangai’s go-ahead touchdown.

Below are the five takeaways from Rutgers’ come-from-behind victory against Michigan State.

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Rutgers football’s five keys to a Week 7 victory over the Spartans

Rutgers is set to take on the Spartans for the 10th time while playing in the Big Ten. Here are the five keys to a Rutgers’ Week 7 victory.

On Saturday, the Scarlet Knights (4-2, 1-2) are set to take on the Michigan State Spartans (2-3, 0-2) for the 10th time while playing in the Big Ten Conference. Rutgers’ Week 7 matchup against the Spartans will mark the seventh time Rutgers is hosting Michigan State and the 15th time both teams are playing each other.

The Scarlet Knights are 4-0 at home this season, and Saturday’s game will be Rutgers’ 89th Homecoming game in program history. Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano and his Scarlet Knights are seeking a 5-2 start for the first time since 2014 and a 2-2 Big Ten record for the first time since 2017.

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The last time the Scarlet Knights played the Spartans was in 2022 when Michigan State defeated Rutgers 27-21 in Week 10. The Rutgers offense outgained the Spartans 460-453 but couldn’t score enough points to capture the Big Ten victory.

Below are Rutgers’ five keys to a Week 7 victory as the Scarlet Knights seek a 4-0 home record for the first time since 2011.

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The five takeaways from Rutgers football’s 24-13 loss to Wisconsin

Rutgers football dropped their Week 6 matchup against Wisconsin 24-12 on Saturday. Here are the five takeaways from Rutgers’ Week 6 loss.

Rutgers football (4-2, 1-2) dropped their Week 6 matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers (4-1, 2-0) 24-13 on Saturday, losing their second road game of the season.

In Madison, Wisconsin, the Scarlet Knights outscored the Badgers 13-7 in the second half, but their 17-0 first-half deficit was too much to overcome. The Rutgers defense tried to keep the Scarlet Knights in striking distance by forcing two sacks and two force fumbles, but their lack of offensive production led to the Rutgers’ loss.

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Rutgers junior quarterback Gavin Wimsatt struggled against Wisconsin, throwing his second interception through Week 6 while logging only a 45.7 completion percentage (16/35). Rutgers struggled to run the football, putting pressure on Wimsatt to carry the Scarlet Knights’ offense.

On a positive note, freshman wide receiver Ian Strong had a solid performance against the Badgers, recording a career-high four catches for 45 yards and a touchdown.

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Scroll below to examine the five takeaways from Rutgers’ Week 6 loss to the Badgers.