Total Yards
Rutgers476
Howard261
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2024)
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Howard at Rutgers
Aug 29, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 1
Away
Howard
Road profile
Final Score
7 - 44
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Passing Yards
Rutgers147
Howard116
Rushing Yards
Rutgers329
Howard145
Turnovers
Rutgers0
Howard1
Game Conditions
Temperature78°F
Wind9 mph SE
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Rutgers33:14
Howard26:46
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Rutgers routs Howard 44-7
Rutgers defeated Howard 44-7 in Week 1 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 476-261 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Rutgers set the terms early in a game that finished 44-7. Ja'Shawn Scroggins pass intercepted Eric Rogers return for 52 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) came with {'seconds': 53, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Howard the first major swing.
Rutgers's box score carried the story: 476 total yards, 329 rushing yards, and 147 passing yards. Howard finished with 261 total yards, including 145 on the ground and 116 through the air.
Rutgers converted 5-10 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Rutgers led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jai Patel 36 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Ja'Shawn Scroggins pass intercepted Eric Rogers return for 52 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Howard led 0-7 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Athan Kaliakmanis pass complete to Dymere Miller for 2 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 14-0 over Howard).
Rushing Touchdown
Eden James run for 2 yds for a TD (Dylan West KICK) (Howard led 7-14 over Rutgers).
Field Goal Good
Jai Patel 36 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 17-7 over Howard).
Rushing Touchdown
Kyle Monangai run for 7 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 24-7 over Howard).
Passing Touchdown
Athan Kaliakmanis pass complete to Samuel Brown V for 34 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 31-7 over Howard).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-7
Rutgers defeated Howard.
Total yards
476-261
Rutgers held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
329
Rutgers averaged 7.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
147
Rutgers averaged 6.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-10
Rutgers's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
Howard's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | Howard |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 476 | 261 |
| Passing Yards | 147 | 116 |
| Rushing Yards | 329 | 145 |
| First Downs | 29 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-10 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-40 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-24 | 14-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 33:14 | 26:46 |