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.
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— Rutgers Football (@RFootball) October 7, 2023
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.