When Rutgers’ schedule came out, this was circled as the most difficult game on the Scarlet Knights’ slate. Click to expand Replay Video Skip Ad No. 3 Ohio State is one of the best teams in the country, a national championship contender. But the Scarlet Knights, in a significant sign of progress from recent seasons, kept Saturday night’s game competitive and made it interesting in the second half. © Jay LaPrete, AP Rutgers defensive back Max Melton, left, tries to tackle Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. In the end, the Buckeyes were simply too good, too talented to overcome as Rutgers fell 49-27 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Quarterback Justin Fields, a Heisman Trophy candidate, went 24-of-28 for 314 yards with five touchdowns for Ohio State (3-0). © Jay LaPrete, AP Rutgers quarterback Noah…
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