Rutgers Scarlet Knights Dominate Miami (OH) RedHawks with Aerial Assault

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights improved their record to 2-0 with a commanding 45-17 victory over the Miami (OH) RedHawks, who fell to 0-2. The game, held at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, saw the home team take control early and never look back.

First Quarter

The opening quarter set the tone for an intense matchup as both teams exchanged touchdowns. The Knights' quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis showcased his precision by completing a series of passes that culminated in a touchdown. Meanwhile, the RedHawks responded with their own scoring drive to keep things level at 7-7.

Second Quarter

Rutgers began to pull away in the second quarter. Kaliakmanis continued his impressive performance by throwing two more touchdown passes, contributing significantly to his total of four for the game. His accuracy was evident as he completed 72 percent of his passes for a total of 259 yards. The Scarlet Knights' defense also stepped up, limiting Miami (OH) to just a field goal during this period and securing an interception courtesy of Bo Mascoe.

Third Quarter

In the third quarter, both teams managed another touchdown each. For Rutgers, Ian Strong was instrumental with two receiving touchdowns on nine receptions totaling 116 yards. This consistency helped maintain their lead over Miami (OH), who struggled against Rutgers' defensive line led by Djibril Abdou Rahman and Dariel Djabome each recording sacks.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter saw Rutgers solidify their dominance as they added two more touchdowns while keeping Miami (OH) scoreless. Antwan Raymond's rushing prowess was on full display as he ran for two touchdowns and accumulated 82 rushing yards overall.

Throughout this encounter, key moments such as Jai Patel's perfect field goal execution and Jack Scullion's effective kickoffs were crucial in maintaining momentum for Rutgers.

As fans celebrated another victory at SHI Stadium during the Rutgers Scarlet Knights final whistle reaction, head coach Greg Schiano expressed satisfaction in his post-game reaction about how well-rounded performances from both offense and defense contributed significantly towards this win.

Looking ahead after analyzing these Rutgers Scarlet Knights post-match stats: next Saturday promises another exciting challenge when they face Norfolk State Spartans at home again on September 13th at SHI Stadium starting from around mid-afternoon; catch all live action via BTN network!

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