US EditionKaliakmanis Passes for 252 Yards and Two TDs in Rutgers’ 34-31 Win over Ohio
Rutgers converted all five fourth-down attempts and scored a touchdown from a blocked punt, maintaining their strong season opener record under Coach Schiano.
- On Thursday, Rutgers defeated Ohio 34-31 in Piscataway, N.J., with quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis passing for 252 yards and two touchdowns in the season opener.
- A key blocked punt — recovered by Rutgers cornerback Cam Miller in the end zone for a touchdown — showcased a pivotal special-teams play amid Greg Schiano's program-high 19 transfers.
- The game featured decisive fourth-down plays such as Rutgers converting all five attempts, including Kaliakmanis' 10-yard pass to Sheffield that sealed the win.
- The win extends Rutgers' opener streak of 14 of the last 16 wins, but coaches warned the Rutgers defense must improve quickly with a tough Big Ten schedule ahead, and Greg Schiano called the unit `a work in progress`.
- Rutgers now turns to Miami as its special teams, leading the country with 11 blocked punts since 2022, continue to influence games.
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