Total Yards
Rutgers554
Massachusetts304
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Massachusetts at Rutgers
Aug 30, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 1
Away
Massachusetts
Mid-American
Final Score
21 - 48
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Passing Yards
Rutgers348
Massachusetts121
Rushing Yards
Rutgers206
Massachusetts183
Turnovers
Rutgers3
Massachusetts2
Game Conditions
Temperature82°F
Wind5 mph W
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Rutgers36:06
Massachusetts23:54
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Rutgers pulls away from Massachusetts 48-21
Rutgers defeated Massachusetts 48-21 in Week 1 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 554-304 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Rutgers set the terms early in a game that finished 48-21. Isaih Pacheco run for 2 yds for a TD, (Justin Davidovicz KICK) came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Rutgers the first major swing.
Rutgers's box score carried the story: 554 total yards, 206 rushing yards, and 348 passing yards. Massachusetts finished with 304 total yards, including 183 on the ground and 121 through the air.
Rutgers converted 7-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, Rutgers led 38-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Isaih Pacheco run for 57 yds for a TD, (Justin Davidovicz KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Isaih Pacheco run for 2 yds for a TD, (Justin Davidovicz KICK) (Rutgers led 7-14 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Cam Roberson run for 39 yds for a TD, (Cooper Garcia KICK) (Massachusetts led 14-0 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Randall West pass complete to Kyle Horn for 20 yds for a TD, (Cooper Garcia KICK) (Massachusetts led 7-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Bilal Ally run for 33 yds for a TD, (Cooper Garcia KICK) (Massachusetts led 21-7 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
McLane Carter pass complete to Raheem Blackshear for 28 yds for a TD, (Justin Davidovicz KICK) (Rutgers led 31-21 over Massachusetts).
Passing Touchdown
McLane Carter pass complete to Bo Melton for 33 yds for a TD, (Justin Davidovicz KICK) (Rutgers led 14-21 over Massachusetts).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-21
Rutgers defeated Massachusetts.
Total yards
554-304
Rutgers held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
206
Rutgers averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
348
Rutgers averaged 10.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-14
Rutgers's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-17
Massachusetts's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 554 | 304 |
| Passing Yards | 348 | 121 |
| Rushing Yards | 206 | 183 |
| First Downs | 24 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-14 | 7-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-80 | 8-90 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-32 | 22-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 36:06 | 23:54 |