Rutgers Rallies Past Purdue with Late Field Goal

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Interstat) — Jai Patel kicked a 20-yard field goal with 1:06 remaining to lift Rutgers to a 27-24 victory over Purdue on Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium. The Scarlet Knights erased a 10-point first-quarter deficit, tying the game in the third quarter on a 72-yard touchdown pass from Athan Kaliakmanis to KJ Duff. Kaliakmanis threw for 359 yards and a touchdown, while Duff had 241 yards receiving. The Boilermakers were led by a trio of rushers, with Devin Mockobee gaining 91 yards and Malachi Singleton accounting for two touchdowns. Rutgers improved to 3-3, while Purdue fell to 2-4.