ncaaf Game Recap
Scarlet Knights vs Wildcats Final: 24-7 - Recap
Rutgers earned a 24-7 victory over Northwestern on Sunday in Week 1 action at SHI Stadium.
Rutgers was the ATS victor, as they covered the -5.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 38.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Kyle Monangai rushed for 49 yards, while Ja'shon Benjamin added 46 yards in the win. Isaiah Washington and Chris Long added 36 and 28 receiving yards respectively.
Brendan Sullivan rushed for 11 yards for Northwestern, while Cam Porter added 8 yards. Brendan Sullivan threw for 13 yards for the Wildcats, while receivers Cam Johnson and A.J. Henning had 45 and 42 yards respectively.
Rutgers outgained Northwestern 285-201 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 20-13 by the Scarlet Knights.
Rutgers led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 37:56-22:04 split in that important category.
Rutgers heads into a Week 2 battle against Temple. Northwestern, meanwhile, will have their next action against UTEP.