Jai Patel’s 30-yard field goal as time expired gave Rutgers a 27-24 victory over Purdue. The Boilermakers had taken a 27-24 lead on Ryan Browne’s 14-yard touchdown pass to Nitro Tuggle with 4:43 remaining.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights snapped their four-game losing streak and secured their first Big Ten win of the season by beating Purdue 27-24 on the road!

A late turnover proved costly for Purdue, who dropped a 27-24 contest to Rutgers on a last-second field goal. A few quick thoughts after another loss.

The Rutgers receiver was seven yards ahead of the nearest Boilermaker when quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis ’ deep pass landed right in his hands, making for the easiest 30-yard sprint of his young college career.

The Boilermakers had an opportunity for a game-winning drive, but fumbled that opportunity away and likely their shot at ending a Big Ten losing streak this season.

Purdue running back Malachi Thomas had a huge first half against Rutgers, leading the Boilermakers in both rushing and receiving yardage.

Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis combined with KJ Duff for big play after big play in the second half, leading to the star sophomore receiver finishing with 241 yards on six catches, the second-most receiving yards in a game in program history.