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Rutgers Stuns Purdue with Last-Second Field Goal
25 Oct
Summary
- Jai Patel's 30-yard field goal as time expired gave Rutgers a 27-24 victory over Purdue
- Rutgers earned its first Big Ten win this season, while Purdue's record fell to 2-6 and 0-5
- Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis had a strong game, throwing for 359 yards and a touchdown
On October 25, 2025, Rutgers University's football team pulled off a dramatic victory over Purdue University in a closely contested Big Ten matchup. With the game tied at 24-24 and just seconds remaining on the clock, Rutgers kicker Jai Patel stepped up and drilled a 30-yard field goal as time expired, giving the Scarlet Knights a 27-24 win.
The victory was Rutgers' first in the Big Ten this season, improving their record to 4-4 overall and 1-4 in conference play. Meanwhile, Purdue's struggles continued, as their record fell to 2-6 and 0-5 in the Big Ten.
Rutgers' success was largely due to the stellar performance of quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, who completed 19 of 27 passes for 359 yards, one touchdown, and one rushing touchdown. The Scarlet Knights' offense was able to overcome five sacks by Purdue's defense and mount a comeback in the second half.
The game-winning drive was set up by a fumble recovery by Rutgers with just under a minute remaining, leading to Patel's game-winning kick. The victory marked Rutgers' third all-time win against Purdue, as the Scarlet Knights continue to make their mark in the highly competitive Big Ten conference.
