Rutgers outclassed in 22-0 loss to No. 22 Iowa

There is no way around it. Rutgers football was outplayed, outcoached, outtoughed and outclassed on Saturday in a 22-0 loss at Iowa.

The Hawkeyes outgained RU 402-127.

Five false start penalties.

Disappointing play calling.

Quarterback struggles.

The list goes on. On a day a fan base hoped this team could take another step forward, it wasn’t even close.

Listen and watch my reaction to the loss and below is my live commentary game summary.

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Game Commentary

First Quarter

• Iowa starts with the ball.
• On the opening possession of the game, Iowa misses a 47 yard field goal attempt. Big stop for the Rutgers defense.
• JaQuae Jackson is helped off the field after taking a big hit from Cooper Dejean.
• Two costly false start penalties on third down for Rutgers in Iowa territory results in a punt at midfield.
• Flynn Appleby with a good punt that pins Iowa on their own 4 yard line.
• Iowa punts it back and Al Shadee-Salaam saves the day in recovering a loose ball.
• Gavin Wimsatt with a perfect throw to Ian Strong to convert on third down to overcome a third false start penalty. Rutgers in Iowa territory once again.

Second Quarter

• Rutgers punts to open the second quarter as Iowa starts on their own 19 yard line.
• Rutgers commits its fourth false start penalty of the game on a punt attempt. Appleby into the wind punts it to the Iowa 49 yard line. Scoreless game with nine minutes left in the half. Big test for the RU D coming.
• Deion Jennings with a huge tackle for loss on third down forces Iowa to kick in the red zone. A 32 yard field goal from Stevens gives Iowa a 3-0 lead over Rutgers with under 3 minutes left in the first half.
• Max Melton with a monster INTERCEPTION inside the Rutgers 10 yard line.
• Iowa leads 3-0 at the half.

At The Half

• At the half
• Total Yards
  Iowa 184
  Rutgers 107
• First Downs
  Iowa 11
  RU 5
• Penalties
  Iowa 0-0
  RU 5-30
• TO
  Iowa 1
  RU 0
• Gavin Wimsatt 5-8 for 75 yards.
• Rutgers gets the ball to start the second half.

Third Quarter

• A fifth false start penalty, this time on 4th and 1 inside Iowa territory, forces a punt instead. Rutgers unable to sustain drives with these mistakes.
• Rutgers defense picks the worst time to allow its first 40+yard play of the season. They’ve still done their part. Offensive play calling needs to open up on next possession no matter how this drive finishes.
• Iowa kicks a 43 yard field goal to extend its lead to 6-0 late third quarter. Credit the Rutgers defense for bending but not breaking. Time for the offense to reward them.
• We head to the fourth quarter with Iowa leading 6-0 and driving in Rutgers territory. The Hawkeyes smell blood. Kirk Ciarrocca needs to empty the playbook in the fourth quarter.

Fourth Quarter

• • Iowa scores a touchdown but fails to convert the two point conversion. Hawkeyes lead 12-0.
  • Gavin Wimsatt misses a snap on third down but falls on it. Another punt.
  • It fell apart resulting in a 22-0 loss.

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