The Scarlet Knights were outgained, 521-299, but proved to be tough in the red zone and even better in critical defensive moments. They were disciplined when Washington was not, and the defense — rightfully so — held on just long enough to seal the 21-18 win.

Rutgers held on to defeat Washington, 21-18, in its Big Ten opener, as the defense made just enough stops to pull off the dramatic win.

PISCATAWAY – Rutgers football’s undefeated start continues. The Scarlet Knights turned in a strong showing on both sides of the ball and held off a late Washington comeback attempt to escape with a 21-18 victory at a raucous SHI Stadium Friday night.

The filled-out crowd at SHI Stadium held its breath as Athan Kaliakmanis and the Rutgers offense stepped toward the line of scrimmage, the nerves building as timeouts piled on top of each other. Facing a third-and-four early in the fourth quarter,

Well, we got answers to two questions on Friday night as Rutgers earned a 21-18 victory over Washington at SHI Stadium in Piscataway. The answer to how good the Scarlet Knights ca