PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Robert Longerbeam is having a game for Rutgers football, with two fumbles forced in the first half of Saturday’s Big Ten clash with Michigan State.
The Rutgers defensive back created a fumble with a hit on Michigan State wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr., then pounced on the loose ball.
Longerbeam had three total tackles in the first half, all solo.
A junior defensive back, Longerbeam came into this game with 16 total tackles and three passes defended. He had an interception in the season-opening win over Michigan State.
Rutgers went into halftime down 17-6 after a sloppy first half marred by mistakes and penalties.
Check out this play from Longerbeam:
Balls out! @RFootball recovers! pic.twitter.com/HST1fWZ1U1
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 14, 2023
Rutgers came into the game 4-2 (1-2 Big Ten) and off a loss last weekend at Wisconsin. Michigan State entered this game fresh off a bye week.