Total Yards
Rutgers515
Akron309
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2024)
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Akron at Rutgers
Sep 7, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 2
Away
Akron
Mid-American
Final Score
17 - 49
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Passing Yards
Rutgers230
Akron151
Rushing Yards
Rutgers285
Akron158
Turnovers
Rutgers1
Akron1
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature76°F
Wind9 mph SW
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.01 in
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Box Score Comparison
Rutgers vs Akron box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Rutgers32:30
Akron27:30
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Rutgers pulls away from Akron 49-17
Rutgers defeated Akron 49-17 in Week 2 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 515-309 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Rutgers set the terms early in a game that finished 49-17. Kyle Monangai run for 3 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Rutgers the first major swing.
Rutgers's box score carried the story: 515 total yards, 285 rushing yards, and 230 passing yards. Akron finished with 309 total yards, including 158 on the ground and 151 through the air.
Rutgers converted 6-9 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Rutgers led 21-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Athan Kaliakmanis pass complete to Chris Long for 58 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Kyle Monangai run for 3 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 7-0 over Akron).
Rushing Touchdown
Kyle Monangai run for 1 yd for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 21-3 over Akron).
Field Goal Good
Garrison Smith 41 yd FG GOOD (Akron led 3-7 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Athan Kaliakmanis pass complete to KJ Duff for 6 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 14-3 over Akron).
Rushing Touchdown
Kyle Monangai run for 2 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 28-10 over Akron).
Passing Touchdown
Ben Finley pass complete to Adrian Norton for 32 yds for a TD (Garrison Smith KICK) (Akron led 10-21 over Rutgers).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-17
Rutgers defeated Akron.
Total yards
515-309
Rutgers held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
285
Rutgers averaged 6.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
230
Rutgers averaged 10 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-9
Rutgers's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-14
Akron's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | Akron |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 515 | 309 |
| Passing Yards | 230 | 151 |
| Rushing Yards | 285 | 158 |
| First Downs | 26 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-9 | 7-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 12-82 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-23 | 17-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 32:30 | 27:30 |