Big East News Articles

Connecticut’s Anagu earned Freshman of the Week honors.

Defensive end Mark Fackler returned his second interception 25 yards for a touchdown, and Kent State forced five other turnovers in stunning No. 18 Rutgers 35-23 Saturday for its biggest win since its first game in 1920.

Rutgers and Kent State will meet for just the third time Saturday as the schools renew acquaintances for the first time since the 2004 season

Gary Nova threw four touchdown passes in the second half to lead No. 19 Rutgers to a 35-10 comeback victory over Temple on Saturday.

Rutgers and Temple renew a rivalry that began in 1948 and saw annual meetings between 1977 and 2004

Rutgers redshirt-junior Jonelle Filigno scored four goals last week.

USF’s Fairs captures Freshman of the Week honors.

Duron Harmon scooped up a blocked field goal attempt and ran 75 yard for a tie-breaking touchdown early in the third quarter and No. 20 Rutgers rode its defense and special teams to a 23-15 victory over Syracuse on Saturday.

Rutgers and Syracuse first met in the 1914 season, when the schools played to a 14-14 tie, and have met 42 times prior to Saturday’s matchup.

Jawan Jamison ran for 110 yards and Wayne Warren returned an interception 25 yards for a touchdown as No. 22 Rutgers suffocated Connecticut 19-3 Saturday to remain undefeated.

Saturday’s game will be the 32nd meeting between Connecticut and Rutgers in a series that dates to the 1940 season