On Saturday, Rutgers football (6-5, 3-5) dropped their Week 12 matchup against the No. 12 Penn State Nittany Lions (9-2, 6-2), 27-6. The Scarlet Knights’ offense struggled against another ranked opponent, only producing six points in four quarters.
On offense, the Scarlets Knights only converted 30.8 percent of their third downs (4-of-13), struggling to move the chains. As a team, Rutgers recorded 99 rushing yards and 130 passing yards in Week 12against Penn State.
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Final.
Back to work to get better. pic.twitter.com/9X79SNwFez
— Rutgers Football (@RFootball) November 18, 2023
Senior wide receiver Isaiah Washington recorded a career-high in catches with five for 55 yards. Sophomore kicker Jai Patel got the Scarlet Knights on the scoreboard in the first (35-yards) and second quarter (28-yards) with two made field goals, but Rutgers would go scoreless in the second half.
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On defense, senior linebacker Deion Jennings recorded a team-high eight tackles, while defensive back Eric Rogers logged two pass breakups. Also, senior linebacker Mohamed Toure logged five tackles, improving his total to 73 on the season.
Below are a few takeaways from Rutgers’ Week 12 loss to the Nittany Lions.
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