Jai Patel made a 30-yard field goal as time expired to help Rutgers end a four-game losing streak by beating Purdue 27-24 in a Big Ten matchup Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights entered today’s game needing a victory against the Golden Gophers in an effort to improve on their Big Ten fortunes. Rutgers (3-1) has had a mixed season so far, and would have hoped to start strong on the road.
Rutgers Star Kicker Rewarded For Community Work With Multiple Organizations Rutgers placekicker Jai Patel was nominated for the 2025 Allstate American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team.
Jai Patel kicked a 24-yard field goal with 1:56 left as Rutgers recovered after blowing a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter to outlast Virginia Tech, 26-23, Saturday in Blacksburg, Va.