Rutgers got back on track against the Boilermakers. The Scarlet Knights (4-4, 1-4) snapped a four-game losing streak with a crucial 27-24 victory over Purdue on Saturday, riding a breakout performance from budding star receiver KJ Duff, clutch field goals from Jai Patel and an improved defense to earn their first Big Ten win of the year.

The Scarlet Knights need to go to Ross-Ade Stadium and establish the run to open up the passing game for Athan Kaliakmanis and his elite receivers. But none of that will matter if Rutgers’ defense doesn’t bounce back from the terrible Oregon loss.

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.

Scarlet Knights kicker Jai Patel was named the Big Ten co-special teams player of the week alongside Nebraska kick returner Kenneth Williams, the league announced Monday. Patel hit the game-tying and game-winning field goals in the final 66 seconds of a 27-24 victory over the Boilermakers in West Lafayette.

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Rutgers Head Coach Greg Schiano hosted his usual post game press conference after the Scarlet Knights’ 27-24 win over Purdue to answer questions from the media and give insight about what was happening during the game.

The Scarlet Knights are 3-4 (0-4 Big Ten). Rutgers has beaten Ohio, Miami (Ohio) and Norfolk State. They have lost to Iowa, Minnesota, Washington and Oregon. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has thrown for 1,864 yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions in seven games. Antwan Raymond has rushed for 615 yards and nine scores.

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

Series: Purdue leads 8-4 under Matt Painter but has dropped four in a row, including the 70-68 loss in Piscataway in December when the Boilermakers were ranked No. 1. The four-game losing streak is currently the longest against a Big Ten team.

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!