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Norfolk State at Rutgers
Sep 13, 2025 • Completed
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Norfolk State
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Final Score
10 - 60

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Game Conditions
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Rutgers overwhelms Norfolk State 60-10
Rutgers defeated Norfolk State 60-10 in Week 3 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 563-220 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Rutgers set the terms early in a game that finished 60-10. Dylan Braithwaite 6 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Jai Patel PAT blocked) came with 14:09 left in the first quarter, giving Norfolk State the first major swing.
Rutgers's box score carried the story: 563 total yards, 185 rushing yards, and 378 passing yards. Norfolk State finished with 220 total yards, including 128 on the ground and 92 through the air.
Rutgers converted 9-14 on third down, went 3-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Rutgers led 26-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jai Patel 44 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Blocked Punt Touchdown
Dylan Braithwaite 6 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Jai Patel PAT blocked) (Norfolk State led 0-6 over Rutgers).
Blocked Punt Touchdown
Kaj Sanders 22 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Jai Patel Kick) (Norfolk State led 0-13 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Antwan Raymond run for 3 yds for a TD (Jai Patel KICK) (Rutgers led 20-3 over Norfolk State).
Field Goal Good
Jai Patel 31 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 23-3 over Norfolk State).
Field Goal Good
Evan Helfrich 34 yd FG GOOD (Norfolk State led 3-13 over Rutgers).
Field Goal Good
Jai Patel 44 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 26-3 over Norfolk State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
60-10
Rutgers defeated Norfolk State.
Total yards
563-220
Rutgers held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
185
Rutgers averaged 4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
378
Rutgers averaged 11.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-14
Rutgers's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-10
Norfolk State's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | Norfolk State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 563 | 220 |
| Passing Yards | 378 | 92 |
| Rushing Yards | 185 | 128 |
| First Downs | 33 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-14 | 2-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 6-47 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-34 | 9-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 36:05 | 23:55 |