Total Yards
Rutgers512
Howard253
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
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Howard at Rutgers
Sep 10, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 2
Away
Howard
Road profile
Final Score
14 - 52
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Passing Yards
Rutgers137
Howard103
Rushing Yards
Rutgers375
Howard150
Turnovers
Rutgers1
Howard1
Game Conditions
Temperature89°F
Wind6 mph SE
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Rutgers26:30
Howard33:30
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Rutgers routs Howard 52-14
Rutgers defeated Howard 52-14 in Week 2 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 512-253 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Rutgers set the terms early in a game that finished 52-14. Robert Mercer 38 Yd pass from Kalen Johnson (Dakota Lebofsky Kick) came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Howard the first major swing.
Rutgers's box score carried the story: 512 total yards, 375 rushing yards, and 137 passing yards. Howard finished with 253 total yards, including 150 on the ground and 103 through the air.
Rutgers converted 8-16 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Rutgers led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Janarion Grant run for 58 yds for a TD, (David Bonagura KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Robert Mercer 38 Yd pass from Kalen Johnson (Dakota Lebofsky Kick) (Howard led 7-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Kalen Johnson 15 Yd Run (Dakota Lebofsky Kick) (Howard led 14-0 over Rutgers).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Dakota Lebofsky kickoff for 49 yds , Janarion Grant return for 84 yds for a TD, (David Bonagura KICK) (Howard led 14-7 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Chris Laviano pass complete to Andre Patton for 22 yds for a TD, (David Bonagura KICK) (Rutgers led 14-14 over Howard).
Rushing Touchdown
Janarion Grant run for 58 yds for a TD, (David Bonagura KICK) (Rutgers led 21-14 over Howard).
Passing Touchdown
Chris Laviano pass complete to Carlton Agudosi for 7 yds for a TD, (David Bonagura KICK) (Rutgers led 28-14 over Howard).
Stat Callouts
Final score
52-14
Rutgers defeated Howard.
Total yards
512-253
Rutgers held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
375
Rutgers averaged 7.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
137
Rutgers averaged 6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
Rutgers's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-19
Howard's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | Howard |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 512 | 253 |
| Passing Yards | 137 | 103 |
| Rushing Yards | 375 | 150 |
| First Downs | 26 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-16 | 7-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-61 | 11-62 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-23 | 10-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 53 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 26:30 | 33:30 |