Rutgers came close to securing a historic win against No. 12 USC on Saturday. A costly Pick Six in the third quarter and a debated illegal substitution penalty ended up being pivotal in their narrow defeat. Despite the loss, head coach Greg Schiano’s intense reaction was a highlight.
USC was in possession, attempting to advance their lead, when referees stopped play due to an inadvertent whistle. This incident set up a third-down play from their own 28-yard line. A penalty on Rutgers for illegal substitution moved USC closer to the first down.
Schiano’s frustration was evident as he confronted officials on the CBS broadcast. An assistant struggled to prevent him from entering the field, but Schiano’s intense protest led to his knocking over a field marker in the process.
Following this dramatic moment, USC’s quarterback Jayden Maiava threw an incomplete pass, setting up a fourth down. However, he secured a 32-yard pass on the next play, though the drive ultimately ended in a turnover on downs. Rutgers failed to capitalize on this opportunity.
The teams exchanged touchdowns on subsequent drives. The match concluded with USC narrowly winning 42-35. Despite their loss, this was one of Rutgers’ strongest performances of the season, compared to their earlier defeats against UMass and Boston College. They gained 460 total yards, with quarterback Dylan Lonergan making three touchdowns and two interceptions.
USC’s King Miller rushed for 102 yards, contributing to their victory that kept them undefeated at 4-0. However, improvements are needed for their playoff aspirations. Ryan Gaydos, a senior editor for Fox News Digital, remarks on the game and its implications.
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