Total Yards
Indiana279
Rutgers315
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Rutgers at Indiana
Oct 21, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 8
Away
Rutgers
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 14
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Passing Yards
Indiana126
Rutgers39
Rushing Yards
Indiana153
Rutgers276
Turnovers
Indiana1
Rutgers0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature69°F
Wind14 mph S
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Indiana22:22
Rutgers37:38
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Rutgers beats Indiana 31-14
Rutgers defeated Indiana 31-14 in Week 8 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 315-279 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Rutgers set the terms early in a game that finished 31-14. Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Omar Cooper Jr. for 35 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) came with {'seconds': 28, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Indiana the first major swing.
Rutgers's box score carried the story: 315 total yards, 276 rushing yards, and 39 passing yards. Indiana finished with 279 total yards, including 153 on the ground and 126 through the air.
Rutgers converted 4-11 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Rutgers led 17-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Gavin Wimsatt run for 80 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Omar Cooper Jr. for 35 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) (Indiana led 7-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Gavin Wimsatt run for 1 yd for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 7-7 over Indiana).
Rushing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby run for 4 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) (Indiana led 14-14 over Rutgers).
Blocked Punt Touchdown
Eric Rogers 17 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Jai Patel Kick) (Indiana led 7-14 over Rutgers).
Field Goal Good
Jai Patel 21 yd FG GOOD Indiana Penalty, Defensive Offside (Yards) declined (Rutgers led 17-14 over Indiana).
Rushing Touchdown
Gavin Wimsatt run for 1 yd for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 24-14 over Indiana).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-14
Rutgers defeated Indiana.
Total yards
315-279
Rutgers held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
276
Rutgers averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
39
Rutgers averaged 3.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-11
Rutgers's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-11
Indiana's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Indiana | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 279 | 315 |
| Passing Yards | 126 | 39 |
| Rushing Yards | 153 | 276 |
| First Downs | 18 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-55 | 6-55 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-31 | 5-12 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 55 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 22:22 | 37:38 |