June 14, 2026

Why Rutgers called a fake punt so early in Ohio State loss

© Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media Rutgers wide receiver Bo Melton (center), who was injured during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes, watches the end of the game from the sideline Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won, 52-13. Rutgers’ latest failed fourth-down gamble was much less polarizing. © Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media Rutgers wide receiver Bo Melton (18) leaves the field after suffering an injury during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. There may be some people who agreed with the Scarlet Knights’ decision to run a fake punt near midfield on the opening drive of Saturday’s 52-13 loss to No. 11 Ohio State. But not many. © Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano looks on as trainers work on wide receiver Bo Melton (18) after Melton was hurt during the first quarter…

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