Rutgers rallies for 22-21 win over Boston College
— Al-Shadee Salaam scored on a 22-yard run with 2:43 to play, lifting Rutgers to a 22-21 comeback victory over Boston College on Saturday in the schools’ season openers.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
22
Boston College Eagles
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTG | 0 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 22 |
| BC | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA) · 35,048 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 2:43 22-21
Al-Shadee Salaam 22 Yd Run (Jude McAtamney Kick)
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Field Goal 0:11 15-21
Jude McAtamney 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:33 12-21
Jaden Williams 11 Yd pass from Phil Jurkovec (Connor Lytton Kick)
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Touchdown 13:03 12-14
Kyle Monangai 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 5:22 6-14
Zay Flowers 26 Yd pass from Phil Jurkovec (Connor Lytton Kick)
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Touchdown 13:40 6-7
Aron Cruickshank 26 Yd Run (Jude McAtamney PAT failed)
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Touchdown 8:42 0-7
Zay Flowers 11 Yd pass from Phil Jurkovec (Connor Lytton Kick)
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RUTG
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:51 · End of Game
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BC 1:51
3 plays, -15 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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RUTG 2:43
12 plays, 96 yards, 5:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:43 22-21
Al-Shadee Salaam 22 Yd Run (Jude McAtamney Kick)
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BC 7:45
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:27 · Punt
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RUTG 11:12
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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BC 12:54
6 plays, 42 yards, 2:12 · Interception
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RUTG 0:11
8 plays, 42 yards, 3:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:11 15-21
Jude McAtamney 33 Yd Field Goal
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BC 3:54
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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RUTG 5:16
5 plays, 27 yards, 3:11 · Punt
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BC 8:33
11 plays, 66 yards, 4:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:33 12-21
Jaden Williams 11 Yd pass from Phil Jurkovec (Connor Lytton Kick)
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RUTG 13:03
2 plays, 6 yards, 0:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:03 12-14
Kyle Monangai 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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BC 13:38
3 plays, -14 yards, 1:19 · Fumble
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RUTG
1 play, -1 yard, 0:12 · End of Half
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BC 0:12
4 plays, 4 yards, 0:22 · Missed FG
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RUTG 0:34
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:21 · Interception
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BC 1:55
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:20 · Punt
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RUTG 2:15
5 plays, 25 yards, 3:00 · Punt
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BC 5:22
10 plays, 79 yards, 4:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:22 6-14
Zay Flowers 26 Yd pass from Phil Jurkovec (Connor Lytton Kick)
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RUTG 9:41
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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BC 11:27
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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RUTG 13:40
5 plays, 61 yards, 2:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:40 6-7
Aron Cruickshank 26 Yd Run (Jude McAtamney PAT failed)
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BC 1:12
7 plays, 35 yards, 2:59 · Interception
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RUTG 4:11
8 plays, 32 yards, 4:31 · Punt
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BC 8:42
4 plays, 41 yards, 1:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:42 0-7
Zay Flowers 11 Yd pass from Phil Jurkovec (Connor Lytton Kick)
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RUTG 9:59
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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BC 11:20
7 plays, 37 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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RUTG 13:37
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:18 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
RUTG
BC
17
1st Downs
18
4-14
3rd down efficiency
7-16
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
322
Total Yards
312
110
Passing
283
13/22
Comp/Att
23/41
5.0
Yards per pass
6.9
212
Rushing
29
42
Rushing Attempts
28
5.0
Yards per rush
1.0
10-76
Penalties
5-40
1
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
2
32:23
Possession
27:37
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