Rutgers Scarlet Knights Narrowly Miss Victory in a Close Contest with UCLA Bruins

In a closely contested battle at SHI Stadium, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights fell just short against the UCLA Bruins, with a final score of 32-35. This game brought the Scarlet Knights to a 4-3 record for the season, while the Bruins improved to 2-5. Despite the loss, Rutgers showcased their resilience and skill throughout the match in front of a home crowd of 53,726 attendees.

Key Moments and Performances

The game was marked by significant contributions from several Rutgers players. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis threw for 287 yards on 30 attempts, completing 18 passes. Although he didn't throw any touchdowns and was intercepted once, his efforts kept Rutgers competitive throughout the game. Kaliakmanis also added to the ground game with one rushing touchdown.

Running back Kyle Monangai had an outstanding performance, rushing for 106 yards on 19 carries and scoring three touchdowns. His ability to find gaps in UCLA's defense was crucial for keeping drives alive and putting points on the board for Rutgers.

On special teams, kicker Jai Patel was perfect on the day, converting two field goals with his longest being from 49 yards out. His accuracy contributed six vital points to Rutgers' total score.

Defensively, Kyonte Hamilton stood out by registering one forced fumble and recovering another while also contributing one-and-a-half sacks. The defense as a whole tallied three sacks against UCLA's quarterback and made critical stops that gave their offense opportunities to score.

Looking Ahead

Despite this setback against UCLA Bruins at SHI Stadium in Piscataway NJ., there were positive takeaways for Rutgers Scarlet Knights that they can build upon moving forward into their next matchup. The team demonstrated strong offensive capabilities and resilience that will be essential as they prepare for their upcoming away game against USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles CA., scheduled for October 25th at11:00 PM EDT Fans looking forward to catching this encounter can tune into FOX network where it will be broadcasted live from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum ensuring supporters won’t miss any action from what promises to be an exciting contest

As we look ahead fans are encouraged share thoughts about today’s performance across social media platforms – let’s keep conversation going about how our team can bounce back stronger next week!