Rutgers Secures Bowl Eligibility with 31-14 Win Over Indiana

Quarterback Gavin Wimsatt ran for three touchdowns with 143 yards as Rutgers equalled their best start since 2012 and tied a program record for conference wins, with major contributions from Kyle Monangai, the Big Ten’s leading rusher.

• Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt dominated the game with three touchdowns and 143 rushing yards, including an 80-yard dash in the fourth quarter, contributing significantly to Rutgers 31-14 victory over Indiana.
• Rutgers' Kyle Monangai, the Big Ten’s leading rusher, tallied another strong performance with 109 yards on 24 carries, marking his fourth 100-yard game of the season.
• A significant play of the match was when Shaquan Loyal blocked Indiana's punt attempt and Eric Rogers returned it for a 17-yard touchdown, pushing Rutgers ahead in the second quarter.
• Rutgers' 31-14 win over Indiana marks their bowl eligibility, the first time the team has won six games in a season since 2014.
• Despite an early lead by the Hoosiers, achieved through a 35-yard touchdown by Brendan Sorsby, Rutgers rallied with relentless rushing, led by Wimsatt and Monangai, securing their win and bowl eligibility.

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