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UConn at Rutgers

Sunday, October 29, 2006

No. 16 Rutgers beat UConn 24–⁠13. It was their 24th meeting; after it, Rutgers led the series 16–⁠8.

AwayUConn4–⁠8 in 2006
13
Home16Rutgers11–⁠2 in 2006
24

Final at High Point Solutions Stadium, PiscatawayTV: ESPNAttendance 41,077

At kickoff
48°F, clear, wind 8 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Somerset Airport (KSMQ), 21 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
UConn0013013
Rutgers7100724

Standouts

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Player stats

UConn

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
D.J. Hernandez8/176701
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Donald Brown28199265
Deon Anderson2404
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Dan Murray223016
Terence Jeffers221016
Steve Brouse113013
Deon Anderson31008
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Tyvon Branch100

Rutgers

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Mike Teel11/2412301
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Ray Rice2279128
Brian Leonard735017
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Tiquan Underwood338019
Brian Leonard331022
James Townsend123023
Clark Harris218016
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Devin McCourty1310

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

UConnRutgers
255Total yards237
102Passing yards123
188Rushing yards114
3.9Yards per pass5.1
4.3Yards per rush3.9
12First downs11
3–⁠15Third downs3–⁠13
0–⁠0Fourth downs1–⁠2
4Turnovers2
8–⁠52Penalties3–⁠25
20:24Possession16:16

Efficiency

UConnRutgers
31%Success rate28%
−0.15EPA per play−0.07
0.81Explosiveness1.48
−0.10Rushing EPA−0.15
−0.24Passing EPA−0.01
29%Passing-down success30%
−0.29First-down EPA−0.39
0.04Second-down EPA0.07
−0.14Third-down EPA0.30
2%Havoc by its defense2%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Rutgers 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Rutgers end zoneUConn end zoneQ1 RutgersTouchdown run, 7 playsQ1 UConnPunt, 4 playsQ1 RutgersPunt, 7 playsQ1 UConnMissed FG, 8 playsQ1 RutgersPunt, 3 playsQ2 UConnDefensive TD, 3 plays (Rutgers scores)Q2 RutgersResult not recorded, 1 playQ2 UConnPunt, 3 playsQ2 RutgersField goal, 6 playsQ2 UConnPunt, 5 playsQ2 RutgersPunt, 4 playsQ2 UConnFumble, 5 playsQ2 RutgersInterception, 2 playsQ2 UConnPunt, 3 playsQ2 RutgersEnd of half, 1 playQ3 UConnTouchdown run, 2 playsQ3 RutgersPunt, 5 playsQ3 UConnPunt, 6 playsQ3 RutgersPunt, 3 playsQ3 UConnTouchdown run, 8 playsQ3 RutgersPunt, 3 playsQ4 UConnPunt, 3 playsQ4 RutgersPunt, 3 playsQ4 UConnDefensive TD, 3 plays (Rutgers scores)Q4 RutgersResult not recorded, 1 playQ4 UConnPunt, 3 playsQ4 UConnPunt, 3 playsQ4 RutgersTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ4 UConnInterceptionQ4 RutgersEnd of game, 4 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Rutgers drives left to right, UConn right to left.
  1. Q1 RutgersTouchdown run, 7 plays, 59 yards
  2. Q1 UConnPunt, 4 plays, 3 yards
  3. Q1 RutgersPunt, 7 plays, 29 yards
  4. Q1 UConnMissed FG, 8 plays, 30 yards
  5. Q1 RutgersPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  6. Q2 UConnDefensive TD, 3 plays (Rutgers scores), −8 yards
  7. Q2 RutgersResult not recorded, 1 play, −8 yards
  8. Q2 UConnPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  9. Q2 RutgersField goal, 6 plays, 31 yards
  10. Q2 UConnPunt, 5 plays, 26 yards
  11. Q2 RutgersPunt, 4 plays, 16 yards
  12. Q2 UConnFumble, 5 plays, 31 yards
  13. Q2 RutgersInterception, 2 plays, 11 yards
  14. Q2 UConnPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  15. Q2 RutgersEnd of half, 1 play, 0 yards
  16. Q3 UConnTouchdown run, 2 plays, 72 yards
  17. Q3 RutgersPunt, 5 plays, 13 yards
  18. Q3 UConnPunt, 6 plays, 21 yards
  19. Q3 RutgersPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  20. Q3 UConnTouchdown run, 8 plays, 42 yards
  21. Q3 RutgersPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  22. Q4 UConnPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  23. Q4 RutgersPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  24. Q4 UConnDefensive TD, 3 plays (Rutgers scores), −3 yards
  25. Q4 RutgersResult not recorded, 1 play, 3 yards
  26. Q4 UConnPunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  27. Q4 UConnPunt, 3 plays, −14 yards
  28. Q4 RutgersTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 26 yards
  29. Q4 UConnInterception, 38 yards
  30. Q4 RutgersEnd of game, 4 plays, 14 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then Rutgers 7, UConn 0
Rutgers Touchdown run, 7 plays
14:271st & 10 at own 41Raymell Rice rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Rutgr 39.
13:512nd & 12 at own 39Mike Teel pass complete to Tiquan Underwood for 15 yards to the UConn 46 for a 1ST down.
13:231st & 10 at opp 46Raymell Rice rush for 4 yards to the UConn 42.
12:422nd & 6 at opp 42Mike Teel pass complete to Kenny Britt for 2 yards to the UConn 40.
12:013rd & 4 at opp 40Rutgers penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
11:323rd & 14 at the 50Mike Teel pass complete to James Townsend for 22 yards to the UConn 28 for a 1ST down.
11:051st & 10 at opp 28Mike Teel pass complete to Brian Leonard for 23 yards to the UConn 5 for a 1ST down.
10:381st & goal at opp 5Raymell Rice rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Rutgers 6, UConn 0
10:38Jeremy Ito extra point GOOD.Rutgers 7, UConn 0
10:28Jeremy Ito kickoff for 58 yards returned by Larry Taylor for 24 yards to the UConn 31.
UConn Punt, 4 plays
9:581st & 10 at own 31D.J. Hernandez pass complete to Steve Brouse for 12 yards to the UConn 43 for a 1ST down.
9:381st & 10 at own 43Donald Brown rush for 3 yards to the UConn 46.
9:222nd & 7 at own 46Connecticut penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
8:582nd & 12 at own 41D.J. Hernandez sacked by Brandon Renkart at the UConn 37 for a loss of 4 yards.
8:183rd & 16 at own 37Connecticut penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
7:593rd & 21 at own 32D.J. Hernandez rush for 2 yards to the UConn 34.
7:184th & 19 at own 34Chris Pavasaris punt for 63 yards downed at the Rutgr 3.
Rutgers Punt, 7 plays
7:071st & 10 at own 3Raymell Rice rush for 5 yards to the Rutgr 8.
6:312nd & 5 at own 8Raymell Rice rush for no gain to the Rutgr 8.
6:033rd & 5 at own 8Mike Teel pass complete to Brian Leonard for 10 yards to the Rutgr 18 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
5:561st & 10 at own 18Raymell Rice rush for 10 yards to the Rutgr 28 for a 1ST down.
5:301st & 10 at own 28Mike Teel pass incomplete to James Townsend.
5:092nd & 10 at own 28Brian Leonard rush for 4 yards to the Rutgr 32.
4:423rd & 6 at own 32Mike Teel pass incomplete to Tiquan Underwood.
4:314th & 6 at own 32Joe Radigan punt for 45 yards, returned by Larry Taylor for 13 yards to the UConn 36.
UConn Missed FG, 8 plays
4:061st & 10 at own 36Donald Brown rush for 4 yards to the UConn 40.
3:372nd & 6 at own 40D.J. Hernandez rush for 9 yards to the UConn 49 for a 1ST down.
3:091st & 10 at own 49Deon Anderson rush for 1 yard to the 50 yard line.
2:292nd & 9 at the 50D.J. Hernandez pass complete to Terence Jeffers for 16 yards to the Rutgr 34 for a 1ST down.
2:021st & 10 at opp 34D.J. Hernandez rush for no gain to the Rutgr 34.
1:342nd & 10 at opp 34D.J. Hernandez pass incomplete.
1:263rd & 10 at opp 34D.J. Hernandez pass incomplete to Dan Murray.
1:204th & 10 at opp 34Matt Nuzie 51 yard field goal MISSED.
Rutgers Punt, 3 plays
1:011st & 10 at own 34Raymell Rice rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Rutgr 32.
0:172nd & 12 at own 32Mike Teel pass incomplete.
0:063rd & 12 at own 32Mike Teel pass complete to Clark Harris for 2 yards to the Rutgr 34.
Q2 14:404th & 10 at own 34Joe Radigan punt for 52 yards, returned by Larry Taylor for 15 yards to the UConn 29, Connecticut penalty 10 yard illegal block accepted.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Rutgers 17, UConn 0
UConn Defensive TD, 3 plays (Rutgers scores)
14:321st & 10 at own 19D.J. Hernandez pass incomplete.
14:152nd & 10 at own 19Donald Brown rush for 7 yards to the UConn 26.
13:483rd & 3 at own 26Connecticut penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
13:193rd & 8 at own 21D.J. Hernandez sacked by Jamaal Westerman, fumbled at the UConn 11, recovered by Manny Collins, returned by Manny Collins for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Rutgers 13, UConn 0
13:19Jeremy Ito extra point GOOD.Rutgers 14, UConn 0
13:06Jeremy Ito kickoff for 65 yards returned by Robert McClain for 21 yards to the UConn 21.
UConn Punt, 3 plays
12:411st & 10 at own 21D.J. Hernandez pass complete to Deon Anderson for 8 yards to the UConn 29.
12:102nd & 2 at own 29D.J. Hernandez pass incomplete.
12:063rd & 2 at own 29D.J. Hernandez pass incomplete.
11:574th & 2 at own 29Chris Pavasaris punt for 36 yards, fair catch by Willie Foster at the Rutgr 35.
Rutgers Field goal, 6 plays
11:501st & 10 at own 35Raymell Rice rush for no gain to the Rutgr 35.
10:552nd & 10 at own 35Raymell Rice rush for 28 yards to the UConn 37 for a 1ST down.
10:251st & 10 at opp 37Raymell Rice rush for 6 yards to the UConn 31.
9:472nd & 4 at opp 31Brian Leonard rush for a loss of 2 yards to the UConn 33.
9:003rd & 6 at opp 33Brian Leonard rush for a loss of 1 yard to the UConn 34.
8:554th & 7 at opp 34Jeremy Ito 51 yard field goal GOOD.Rutgers 17, UConn 0
8:37Jeremy Ito kickoff for 65 yards returned by Larry Taylor for 30 yards to the UConn 30, Connecticut penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
UConn Punt, 5 plays
8:211st & 10 at own 20D.J. Hernandez rush for a loss of 5 yards to the UConn 15.
7:542nd & 15 at own 15Donald Brown rush for 25 yards to the UConn 40 for a 1ST down.
7:261st & 10 at own 40D.J. Hernandez pass complete to Deon Anderson for 2 yards to the UConn 42.
6:462nd & 8 at own 42Donald Brown rush for 4 yards to the UConn 46.
6:113rd & 4 at own 46D.J. Hernandez pass incomplete to Steve Brouse.
6:034th & 4 at own 46Chris Pavasaris punt for 30 yards, fair catch by Willie Foster at the Rutgr 24.
Rutgers Punt, 4 plays
5:441st & 10 at own 24Mike Teel pass complete to Clark Harris for 11 yards to the Rutgr 35 for a 1ST down.
5:141st & 10 at own 35Raymell Rice rush for 1 yard to the Rutgr 36.
4:342nd & 9 at own 36Raymell Rice rush for 4 yards to the Rutgr 40.
3:583rd & 5 at own 40Mike Teel pass incomplete to Tiquan Underwood.
3:514th & 5 at own 40Joe Radigan punt for 44 yards, fair catch by Larry Taylor at the UConn 16.
UConn Fumble, 5 plays
3:371st & 10 at own 16Donald Brown rush for 22 yards to the UConn 38 for a 1ST down.
3:151st & 10 at own 38Donald Brown rush for 19 yards to the Rutgr 43 for a 1ST down.
2:551st & 10 at opp 43Donald Brown rush for 2 yards to the Rutgr 41.
2:242nd & 8 at opp 41D.J. Hernandez rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Rutgr 43.
1:443rd & 10 at opp 43Connecticut penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
1:213rd & 15 at opp 48D.J. Hernandez rush for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled at the UConn 47, recovered by Devin McCourty at the UConn 47.
Rutgers Interception, 2 plays
1:111st & 10 at opp 47Mike Teel pass complete to Kenny Britt for 11 yards to the UConn 36 for a 1ST down.
1:021st & 10 at opp 36Mike Teel pass intercepted by Tyvon Branch at the UConn 20, returned for no gain to the UConn 20.
UConn Punt, 3 plays
0:331st & 10 at own 20Donald Brown rush for 3 yards to the UConn 23.
0:182nd & 7 at own 23Connecticut penalty 5 yard illegal shift accepted, no play.
0:182nd & 12 at own 18Timeout RUTGERS, clock 00:18.
0:122nd & 12 at own 18Donald Brown rush for 6 yards to the UConn 24.
0:123rd & 6 at own 24Timeout RUTGERS, clock 00:12.
0:083rd & 6 at own 24Donald Brown rush for no gain to the UConn 24.
0:084th & 6 at own 24Timeout RUTGERS, clock 00:08.
0:004th & 6 at own 24Chris Pavasaris punt for 33 yards downed at the Rutgr 43.
Q3 14:51Jeremy Ito kickoff for 50 yards returned by Robert McClain for 13 yards to the UConn 28.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Rutgers 17, UConn 13
UConn Touchdown run, 2 plays
14:271st & 10 at own 28Donald Brown rush for 7 yards to the UConn 35.
13:492nd & 3 at own 35Donald Brown rush for 65 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Rutgers 17, UConn 6
13:49Tony Ciaravino extra point GOOD.Rutgers 17, UConn 7
13:37Desi Cullen kickoff for 63 yards returned by James Townsend for 24 yards to the Rutgr 26.
Rutgers Punt, 5 plays
13:121st & 10 at own 26Raymell Rice rush for 2 yards to the Rutgr 28.
12:382nd & 8 at own 28Mike Teel pass complete to Tiquan Underwood for 19 yards to the Rutgr 47 for a 1ST down.
12:051st & 10 at own 47Raymell Rice rush for 2 yards to the Rutgr 49.
11:312nd & 8 at own 49Rutgers penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
11:272nd & 18 at own 39Mike Teel pass incomplete to Tiquan Underwood.
11:213rd & 18 at own 39Mike Teel pass incomplete to James Townsend.
11:124th & 18 at own 39Joe Radigan punt for 37 yards punt out-of-bounds at the UConn 24.
UConn Punt, 6 plays
10:561st & 10 at own 24Donald Brown rush for 1 yard to the UConn 25.
10:172nd & 9 at own 25Donald Brown rush for 4 yards to the UConn 29.
9:423rd & 5 at own 29D.J. Hernandez pass complete to Dan Murray for 7 yards to the UConn 36 for a 1ST down.
9:111st & 10 at own 36Donald Brown rush for 2 yards to the UConn 38.
8:232nd & 8 at own 38Donald Brown rush for 6 yards to the UConn 44.
7:473rd & 2 at own 44Lou Allen rush for 1 yard to the UConn 45.
7:144th & 1 at own 45Chris Pavasaris punt for 44 yards, fair catch by Willie Foster at the Rutgr 11.
Rutgers Punt, 3 plays
6:481st & 10 at own 11Raymell Rice rush for 2 yards to the Rutgr 13.
6:092nd & 8 at own 13Mike Teel pass complete to Tiquan Underwood for 5 yards to the Rutgr 18.
5:313rd & 3 at own 18Raymell Rice rush for no gain to the Rutgr 18.
4:504th & 3 at own 18Joe Radigan punt for 40 yards, returned by Larry Taylor for 16 yards to the Rutgr 42.
UConn Touchdown run, 8 plays
4:331st & 10 at opp 42Donald Brown rush for 2 yards to the Rutgr 40.
3:512nd & 8 at opp 40D.J. Hernandez pass complete to Deon Anderson for no gain to the Rutgr 40.
3:133rd & 8 at opp 40D.J. Hernandez rush for 14 yards to the Rutgr 26 for a 1ST down.
2:401st & 10 at opp 26Donald Brown rush for 6 yards to the Rutgr 20.
2:112nd & 4 at opp 20Donald Brown rush for 2 yards to the Rutgr 18.
1:273rd & 2 at opp 18Donald Brown rush for 5 yards to the Rutgr 13 for a 1ST down.
0:581st & 10 at opp 13Donald Brown rush for 1 yard to the Rutgr 12.
0:282nd & 9 at opp 12Rutgers penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
0:162nd & 4 at opp 7Donald Brown rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Rutgers 17, UConn 13
0:16Two-point conversion attempt, Matt Bonislawski rush FAILED.
0:06Desi Cullen kickoff for 65 yards returned by Willie Foster for 17 yards to the Rutgr 17.
4th quarter9 drives, then Rutgers 24, UConn 13
Rutgers Punt, 3 plays
14:551st & 10 at own 17Mike Teel pass incomplete to Clark Harris.
14:502nd & 10 at own 17Mike Teel pass incomplete.
14:443rd & 10 at own 17Mike Teel pass incomplete.
14:344th & 10 at own 17Joe Radigan punt for 40 yards punt out-of-bounds at the UConn 43.
UConn Punt, 3 plays
14:031st & 10 at own 43Deon Anderson rush for 4 yards to the UConn 47.
13:412nd & 6 at own 47Donald Brown rush for 1 yard to the UConn 48.
12:573rd & 5 at own 48D.J. Hernandez rush for no gain to the UConn 48.
12:284th & 5 at own 48Chris Pavasaris punt for 28 yards, fair catch by Willie Foster at the Rutgr 24.
Rutgers Punt, 3 plays
12:071st & 10 at own 24Raymell Rice rush for 9 yards to the Rutgr 33.
11:362nd & 1 at own 33Raymell Rice rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Rutgr 30.
10:573rd & 4 at own 30Timeout RUTGERS, clock 10:57.
10:533rd & 4 at own 30Mike Teel pass incomplete.
10:464th & 4 at own 30Joe Radigan punt for 47 yards, fair catch by Larry Taylor at the UConn 23.
UConn Defensive TD, 3 plays (Rutgers scores)
10:261st & 10 at own 23Donald Brown rush for 1 yard to the UConn 24.
9:492nd & 9 at own 24D.J. Hernandez rush for 5 yards to the UConn 29.
9:113rd & 4 at own 29D.J. Hernandez sacked by Jamaal Westerman at the UConn 20 for a loss of 9 yards.
8:364th & 13 at own 20Chris Pavasaris punt blocked for a loss of 10 yards, lateral to Quintero Frierson for no gain for a TOUCHDOWN.Rutgers 23, UConn 13
8:36Jeremy Ito extra point GOOD.Rutgers 24, UConn 13
8:26Jeremy Ito kickoff for 64 yards returned by Robert McClain for 13 yards to the UConn 14, Connecticut penalty 7 yard illegal block accepted.
UConn Punt, 3 plays
8:141st & 10 at own 7Donald Brown rush for no gain to the UConn 7.
7:422nd & 10 at own 7D.J. Hernandez pass incomplete.
7:343rd & 10 at own 7D.J. Hernandez rush for a loss of 2 yards to the UConn 5.
6:574th & 12 at own 5Chris Pavasaris punt for 45 yards, returned by Willie Foster for no gain to the Rutgr 49, fumbled at the Rutgr 49, recovered by Tyvon Branch.
UConn Punt, 3 plays
6:501st & 10 at opp 49Donald Brown rush for a loss of 5 yards to the UConn 46.
6:112nd & 15 at own 46D.J. Hernandez pass incomplete.
6:073rd & 15 at own 46D.J. Hernandez sacked by William Beckford at the UConn 37 for a loss of 9 yards.
5:314th & 24 at own 37Chris Pavasaris punt for 22 yards, fair catch by Willie Foster at the Rutgr 41.
Rutgers Turnover on downs, 7 plays
5:001st & 10 at own 41Raymell Rice rush for 2 yards to the Rutgr 43.
4:482nd & 8 at own 43Timeout CONNECTICUT, clock 04:48.
4:512nd & 8 at own 43Mike Teel pass incomplete to Tiquan Underwood.
4:453rd & 8 at own 43Brian Leonard rush for 18 yards to the UConn 39 for a 1ST down.
4:141st & 10 at opp 39Raymell Rice rush for 4 yards to the UConn 35.
4:142nd & 6 at opp 35Timeout CONNECTICUT, clock 04:14.
4:092nd & 6 at opp 35Raymell Rice rush for no gain to the UConn 35.
4:093rd & 6 at opp 35Timeout CONNECTICUT, clock 04:09.
4:053rd & 6 at opp 35Brian Leonard rush for 2 yards to the UConn 33, Rutgers penalty holding on Tiquan Underwood declined.
3:394th & 4 at opp 33Timeout RUTGERS, clock 03:39.
3:344th & 4 at opp 33Mike Teel pass incomplete.
UConn Interception
2:581st & 10 at own 33D.J. Hernandez pass complete to Terence Jeffers for 5 yards to the UConn 38.
2:492nd & 5 at own 38D.J. Hernandez pass complete to Dan Murray for 15 yards to the Rutgr 47 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
2:401st & 10 at opp 47D.J. Hernandez pass intercepted by Devin McCourty at the Rutgr 40, returned for 31 yards to the UConn 29.
Rutgers End of game, 4 plays
2:081st & 10 at opp 29Raymell Rice rush for no gain to the UConn 29.
1:272nd & 10 at opp 29Brian Leonard rush for 2 yards to the UConn 27.
0:423rd & 8 at opp 27Brian Leonard rush for 7 yards to the UConn 20.
0:074th & 1 at opp 20Timeout RUTGERS, clock 00:07.
0:024th & 1 at opp 20Brian Leonard rush for 5 yards to the UConn 15 for a 1ST down.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

The series

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Rutgers leads 20–⁠11 in 31 meetings, counting the seven since this game.

Recent meetings
2013UConn 28, Rutgers 17
2012Rutgers 19, UConn 3
2011UConn 40, Rutgers 22
2010Rutgers 27, UConn 24
2009Rutgers 28, UConn 24
2008Rutgers 12, UConn 10

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