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Miami (OH) at Rutgers
Sep 6, 2025 • Completed
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Miami (OH)
Mid-American

Final Score
17 - 45

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4.35
Postgame Win Probability
Rutgers: 99.3%
Miami (OH): 0.7%
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Game Story
Rutgers pulls away from Miami (OH) 45-17
Rutgers defeated Miami (OH) 45-17 in Week 2 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 421-368 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Rutgers set the terms early in a game that finished 45-17. Athan Kaliakmanis pass complete to Ian Strong for 14 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) came with 7:25 left in the first quarter, giving Rutgers the first major swing.
Rutgers's box score carried the story: 421 total yards, 162 rushing yards, and 259 passing yards. Miami (OH) finished with 368 total yards, including 117 on the ground and 251 through the air.
Rutgers converted 7-10 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Rutgers led 24-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jai Patel 39 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Athan Kaliakmanis pass complete to Ian Strong for 14 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 7-0 over Miami (OH)).
Rushing Touchdown
D'Shawntae Jones run for 1 yd for a TD (Dom Dzioban KICK) (Miami (OH) led 7-7 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Antwan Raymond run for 2 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 17-7 over Miami (OH)).
Field Goal Good
Jai Patel 39 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 10-7 over Miami (OH)).
Passing Touchdown
Athan Kaliakmanis pass complete to KJ Duff for 11 yds for a TD Miami (OH) Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Keith Reynolds) declined (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 24-7 over Miami (OH)).
Field Goal Good
Dom Dzioban 40 yd FG GOOD (Miami (OH) led 10-24 over Rutgers).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-17
Rutgers defeated Miami (OH).
Total yards
421-368
Rutgers held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
162
Rutgers averaged 4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
259
Rutgers averaged 7.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-10
Rutgers's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-8
Miami (OH)'s offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | Miami (OH) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 421 | 368 |
| Passing Yards | 259 | 251 |
| Rushing Yards | 162 | 117 |
| First Downs | 31 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-10 | 3-8 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-14 | 10-94 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-36 | 14-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 22 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 39:06 | 20:54 |