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Campbell’s 61-Yard Fumble Return Lifts Penn State Over Rutgers, 40–36

The shootout refocused attention on Penn State’s defense.

Overview

  • Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis lost the ball at the Penn State 32 with about seven minutes left, and linebacker Amare Campbell returned it 61 yards for the decisive touchdown.
  • Campbell paced the Nittany Lions with 14 tackles and leads the team with 96 this season.
  • The teams combined for 1,042 yards, with Rutgers gaining 533 yards and 27 first downs against Penn State’s defense.
  • Rutgers running back Antwan Raymond rushed for 189 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries and caught a 46-yard touchdown pass.
  • Kaytron Allen ran for 226 yards and a touchdown, and Nicholas Singleton added 86 yards and two scores as Penn State improved to 6-6 to become bowl eligible.