Saturday, November 17
Piscataway, N.J.
12:00 PM
Rutgers University
1-10 , 0-8
7
vs
20
Penn State
8-3 , 5-3
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
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Penn State
3
10
0
7
20
Rutgers
0
0
0
7
7
Photo by: Ariel Fox
Football Falls to No. 14 Penn State on Senior Day
Nov 17 | Football
No. 14 PENN STATE 20 (8-3, 5-3), RUTGERS 7 (1-10, 0-8)
HIGHPOINT.COM STADIUM • PISCATAWAY, N.J.
NOVEMBER 17, 2018 • ATTENDANCE: 44,840
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers football (1-10, 0-8) dropped its home finale to No. 14 Penn State (8-3, 5-3) by a score of 20-7 on Saturday afternoon at HighPoint.com Stadium.
Sophomore running back Raheem Blackshear paced the Scarlet Knights with 126 all-purpose yards, including a rushing touchdown and 102 yards on the ground. The score marked Blackshear's 10th career touchdown and sixth rushing touchdown of his career.
On defense, senior linebackers Trevor Morris and Deonte Roberts led the team with 10 tackles each. Morris, who also forced a fumble, reached 101 on the season, becoming the third player in program history to reach the century mark three times. Senior Isaiah Wharton defended four passes with three breakups and one interception.
HIGHPOINT.COM STADIUM • PISCATAWAY, N.J.
NOVEMBER 17, 2018 • ATTENDANCE: 44,840
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers football (1-10, 0-8) dropped its home finale to No. 14 Penn State (8-3, 5-3) by a score of 20-7 on Saturday afternoon at HighPoint.com Stadium.
Sophomore running back Raheem Blackshear paced the Scarlet Knights with 126 all-purpose yards, including a rushing touchdown and 102 yards on the ground. The score marked Blackshear's 10th career touchdown and sixth rushing touchdown of his career.
On defense, senior linebackers Trevor Morris and Deonte Roberts led the team with 10 tackles each. Morris, who also forced a fumble, reached 101 on the season, becoming the third player in program history to reach the century mark three times. Senior Isaiah Wharton defended four passes with three breakups and one interception.
We see you, @Speedy_Heem!@RFootball gets on the board on Senior Day: pic.twitter.com/kNshPazsva
— Rutgers On BTN (@RutgersOnBTN) November 17, 2018
THANK YOU SENIORS
Prior to the contest, Rutgers honored its seniors in a ceremony. The group included DB Blessuan Austin, DL Jon Bateky, OL Tariq Cole, DB Saquan Hampton, OL Zack Heeman, DB Kiy Hester, RB Jonathan Hilliman, P Nick Johnston, LB Trevor Morris, QB Rob Nittolo, QB Giovanni Rescigno, LB Deonte Roberts, DL Muhammad Wainwright, TE Jerome Washington, DB Isaiah Wharton and DL Kevin Wilkins.
UP NEXT
Rutgers travels to Michigan State for its final game of the season on Saturday, Nov. 24. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET on FOX.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding football, follow the program on Twitter (@RFootball). For additional updates, please download the Gameday App.
Prior to the contest, Rutgers honored its seniors in a ceremony. The group included DB Blessuan Austin, DL Jon Bateky, OL Tariq Cole, DB Saquan Hampton, OL Zack Heeman, DB Kiy Hester, RB Jonathan Hilliman, P Nick Johnston, LB Trevor Morris, QB Rob Nittolo, QB Giovanni Rescigno, LB Deonte Roberts, DL Muhammad Wainwright, TE Jerome Washington, DB Isaiah Wharton and DL Kevin Wilkins.
UP NEXT
Rutgers travels to Michigan State for its final game of the season on Saturday, Nov. 24. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET on FOX.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding football, follow the program on Twitter (@RFootball). For additional updates, please download the Gameday App.
Team Stats
PSU
RU
Total Yards
322
234
Pass Yards
183
46
Rushing Yards
139
188
Penalty Yards
43
62
1st Downs
19
17
3rd Downs
11
5
4th Downs
0
1
TOP
27:42
32:18
1st Quarter
PSU 3, RU 0
PSU - Pinegar, Jake 22 yd field goal 13 plays, 71 yards, TOP 5:06
2nd Quarter
PSU 10, RU 0
PSU - Freiermuth, Pat 6 yd pass from McSorley, Trace (Pinegar, Jake kick) 4 plays, 28 yards, TOP 0:53
PSU 13, RU 0
PSU - Pinegar, Jake 19 yd field goal 8 plays, 79 yards, TOP 1:05
4th Quarter
PSU 20, RU 0
PSU - Freiermuth, Pat 18 yd pass from McSorley, Trace (Pinegar, Jake kick) 8 plays, 46 yards, TOP 3:10
PSU 20, RU 7
RU - Blackshear, R. 2 yd run (Davidovicz, J. kick), 9 plays, 65 yards, TOP 3:43
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