Rutgers Football Wins 45-17 Over Miami Ohio With Kaliakmanis Four TDs

Rutgers secured a decisive 45-17 victory over Miami of Ohio, led by quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis who threw for a career-high four touchdowns and 259 yards. Wide receiver Ian Strong also had a standout performance, catching nine passes for 116 yards and two touchdowns, contributing to Rutgers' potent passing attack that amassed 421 yards total offense. Despite the win, Rutgers struggled defensively against Miami’s mobile quarterback Dequan Finn, who passed for 251 yards, rushed for 85 yards, and scored two touchdowns, highlighting an area Rutgers needs to improve before Big Ten play. Rutgers dominated the ground game with 162 rushing yards, featuring running back Antwan Raymond who gained 82 yards and scored twice. The game was delayed for nearly an hour due to thunderstorms, but Rutgers quickly took control, breaking a 7-7 tie with 17 straight points in the second quarter. Miami, lacking an established running game, relied heavily on Finn, but was unable to keep pace with Rutgers’ experienced offense and strong defensive front that limited Miami’s rushing to 117 yards.