Total Yards
Rutgers399
Ohio440
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Ohio at Rutgers
Aug 28, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 1
Away
Ohio
Mid-American
Final Score
31 - 34
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Rutgers
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Rutgers252
Ohio239
Rushing Yards
Rutgers147
Ohio201
Turnovers
Rutgers0
Ohio0
Game Conditions
Win Probability
Home win probability over the play sequence.
Rutgers win probability chart
Key Swings
Play 85
+28.4%
Parker Navarro pass incomplete
Ohio possession • 2 & 13
Play 158
+25.6%
Duncan Brune run for 2 yds to the OHIO 25
Ohio possession • 1 & 10
Play 157
-25.5%
Parker Navarro pass complete to Jake Bruno for 13 yds for a TD (David Dellenbach KICK) (David Dellenbach KICK)
Ohio possession • 2 & 8
Play 89
-23.1%
Ja'shon Benjamin run for 15 yds to the OHIO 6 for a 1ST down
Rutgers possession • 2 & 9
Play 40
-20.5%
Parker Navarro pass complete to Mason Williams for 4 yds for a TD (David Dellenbach KICK)
Ohio possession • 2 & 4
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
6.94
Postgame Win Probability
Rutgers: 90.0%
Ohio: 10.0%
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Rutgers vs Ohio box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Rutgers31:45
Ohio28:15
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Rutgers edges Ohio 34-31
Rutgers defeated Ohio 34-31 in Week 1 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 399-440 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Rutgers set the terms early in a game that finished 34-31. Antwan Raymond run for 14 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) came with 9:52 left in the first quarter, giving Rutgers the first major swing.
Rutgers's box score carried the story: 399 total yards, 147 rushing yards, and 252 passing yards. Ohio finished with 440 total yards, including 201 on the ground and 239 through the air.
Rutgers converted 1-10 on third down, went 5-5 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Rutgers led 31-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Athan Kaliakmanis pass complete to DT Sheffield for 54 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Antwan Raymond run for 14 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 7-0 over Ohio).
Passing Touchdown
Parker Navarro pass complete to Mason Williams for 4 yds for a TD (David Dellenbach KICK) (Ohio led 7-7 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Parker Navarro pass complete to Jake Bruno for 14 yds for a TD (David Dellenbach KICK) (Ohio led 14-17 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Athan Kaliakmanis pass complete to KJ Duff for 6 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 24-14 over Ohio).
Blocked Punt Touchdown
Cam Miller 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Jai Patel Kick) (Ohio led 14-31 over Rutgers).
Field Goal Good
Jai Patel 23 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 10-7 over Ohio).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-31
Rutgers defeated Ohio.
Total yards
399-440
Rutgers held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
147
Rutgers averaged 4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
252
Rutgers averaged 11 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
1-10
Rutgers's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-10
Ohio's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 399 | 440 |
| Passing Yards | 252 | 239 |
| Rushing Yards | 147 | 201 |
| First Downs | 24 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-10 | 5-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 5-5 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-35 | 6-37 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-23 | 21-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 31:45 | 28:15 |