Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Miami Hurricanes
· Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl
Monangai runs for 163 yards and a TD in Rutgers' 31-24 win over Miami in the Pinstripe Bowl
The Scarlet Knights (7-6) last had a winning season in 2014 when they went 8-4 in their inaugural Big Ten season.
“I’m really happy for our team,” said Rutgers coach Greg Schiano. “I’m sure glad I’m doing it at Rutgers. It’s where I’m supposed to be.
“A win here is very important. I’m really excited about where we are headed. It starts with the seniors. They have built the foundation for something special.”
The Scarlet Knights opened this season 6-2 but stumbled in November, losing four straight conference games by an average of 20 points.
“This is a big step for our program,” said Monangai, who carried the ball 25 times. “We worked our butts off.”
Miami (7-6) has dropped five straight bowl games.
Rutgers took the lead for good at 21-17 after Trevor Yeboah-Kodie blocked a Miami punt that Timmy Ward recovered in the end zone.
Hurricanes quarterback Jacurri Brown scored on a 1-yard keeper with 27 seconds to play to draw Miami within seven at 31-24, and then the Hurricanes recovered an onside kick, but the rally fell short when Miami turned the ball over on downs near midfield with seven seconds remaining.
Brown, who hadn’t taken a snap in 2023, was the only healthy scholarship quarterback on the Miami roster. Tyler Van Dyke entered the portal and transferred to Wisconsin.
“I thought he (Brown) made some big plays for us,” said Miami coach Mario Cristobal. “But give Rutgers credit. They pressured us.”
BIG PICTURE
Miami: The Hurricanes are optimistic that Brown will be a reliable QB to replace Van Dyke next season. Brown, a dual threat, completed 20 of his 31 passes for 181 yards on Thursday. Brown’s backup, Emory Williams, passed for only 470 yards this season before suffering a broken arm in week 10 against Florida State.
Rutgers: Monangai announced on Monday that he would return to the Scarlet Knights for his final season of eligibility, foregoing the NFL draft, and immediately elevating the Rutgers’ offense for 2024. The Big Ten’s leading rusher (1,099 yards) is the eighth player in Rutgers’ history to gain at least 1,000 yards in a season.
How To Watch
How can I watch Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Miami Hurricanes?
- TV Channel: Scarlet Knights at Hurricanes 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on ESPN.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 6:54 | Gavin Wimsatt 1 Yd Run (Jai Patel Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 7:37 | Kyle Monangai 7 Yd Run (Jai Patel Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:19 | Jacurri Brown 7 Yd Run (Andres Borregales Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Andres Borregales 35 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:33 | Xavier Restrepo 30 Yd pass from Jacurri Brown (Andres Borregales Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:06 | Timmy Ward 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Jai Patel Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 11:51 | Gavin Wimsatt 1 Yd Run (Jai Patel Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 2:35 | Jai Patel 35 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 0:27 | Jacurri Brown 1 Yd Run (Andres Borregales Kick) |
Statistics
 RUTG |
 MIA |
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|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1st Downs | 22 |
| 5-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-12 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 1-3 |
| 292 | Total Yards | 311 |
| 84 | Passing | 181 |
| 7-15 | Comp-Att | 20-31 |
| 5.6 | Yards per pass | 5.8 |
| 208 | Rushing | 130 |
| 45 | Rushing Attempts | 32 |
| 4.6 | Yards per rush | 4.1 |
| 6-58 | Penalties | 5-45 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 34:26 | Possession | 25:34 |
Game Information
Location: Bronx, NY
Attendance: 35,314 · Capacity:
Big Ten - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 15-0 | 9-0 |
| Ohio State | 11-2 | 8-1 |
| Penn State | 10-3 | 7-2 |
| Maryland | 8-5 | 4-5 |
| Rutgers | 7-6 | 3-6 |
| Michigan State | 4-8 | 2-7 |
| Indiana | 3-9 | 1-8 |
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