Edwards, Rutgers downs Illinois 53-24
Gus Edwards rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns as Rutgers ended a 16-game losing streak in the Big Ten with a 35-24 win over Illinois on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
35
Illinois Fighting Illini
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTG | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
| ILL | 3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
Gies Memorial Stadium · 35,765 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Wisconsin Badgers | L 10-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Michigan Wolverines | L 21-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Northwestern Wildcats | L 14-42 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Maryland Terrapins | W 37-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Indiana Hoosiers | L 15-47 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:11 35-24
Louis Dorsey 9 Yd pass from Jeff George Jr. (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 4:32 35-17
Robert Martin 16 Yd Run (Andrew Harte Kick)
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Touchdown 7:56 28-17
Ricky Smalling 30 Yd pass from Jeff George Jr. (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 4:11 28-10
Gus Edwards 5 Yd Run (Andrew Harte Kick)
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Touchdown 4:59 21-10
Gus Edwards 7 Yd Run (Andrew Harte Kick)
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Touchdown 8:10 14-10
Ra'Von Bonner 1 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 13:07 14-3
Josh Hicks 5 Yd Run (Andrew Harte Kick)
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Field Goal 3:18 7-3
Chase McLaughlin 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:21 7-0
Raheem Blackshear 19 Yd Run (Andrew Harte Kick)
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RUTG
2 plays, -6 yards, 1:11 · End of Game
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ILL 1:11
11 plays, 87 yards, 3:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:11 35-24
Louis Dorsey 9 Yd pass from Jeff George Jr. (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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RUTG 4:32
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:32 35-17
Robert Martin 16 Yd Run (Andrew Harte Kick)
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ILL 7:56
5 plays, 85 yards, 2:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:56 28-17
Ricky Smalling 30 Yd pass from Jeff George Jr. (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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RUTG 10:23
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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ILL 12:00
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:31 · Punt
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RUTG 12:31
4 plays, 7 yards, 2:47 · Punt
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ILL 0:18
4 plays, 11 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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RUTG 1:58
2 plays, 15 yards, 0:50 · Fumble
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ILL 2:48
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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RUTG 4:11
2 plays, 21 yards, 0:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:11 28-10
Gus Edwards 5 Yd Run (Andrew Harte Kick)
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RUTG 4:46
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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ILL 5:46
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:53 · Punt
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RUTG 8:39
4 plays, 2 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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ILL 11:13
9 plays, 59 yards, 3:47 · Interception
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RUTG
2 plays, 9 yards, 1:17 · End of Half
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ILL 1:17
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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RUTG 2:34
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:18 · Fumble
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ILL 3:52
3 plays, 15 yards, 1:07 · Interception
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RUTG 4:59
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:59 21-10
Gus Edwards 7 Yd Run (Andrew Harte Kick)
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ILL 8:10
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:10 14-10
Ra'Von Bonner 1 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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RUTG 13:07
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:07 14-3
Josh Hicks 5 Yd Run (Andrew Harte Kick)
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ILL 3:18
7 plays, 42 yards, 4:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:18 7-3
Chase McLaughlin 43 Yd Field Goal
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RUTG 7:21
5 plays, 64 yards, 2:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:21 7-0
Raheem Blackshear 19 Yd Run (Andrew Harte Kick)
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ILL 9:26
4 plays, -7 yards, 2:51 · Missed FG
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RUTG 12:17
1 play, 9 yards, 0:07 · Fumble
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ILL 12:24
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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RUTG 13:52
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:08 · Punt
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
RUTG
ILL
17
1st Downs
18
4-10
3rd down efficiency
5-17
0-1
4th down efficiency
2-2
376
Total Yards
394
102
Passing
308
6/12
Comp/Att
20/38
8.5
Yards per pass
8.1
274
Rushing
86
47
Rushing Attempts
29
5.8
Yards per rush
3.0
8-75
Penalties
8-68
3
Turnovers
3
3
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
2
28:15
Possession
31:45
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