If the Rutgers football program ever gets to where head coach Greg Schiano has long insisted it’s going, the 2024 campaign will ultimately not be a signature season. An opportunity

Pat Bryant scored a miraculous 40-yard touchdown in the final seconds to push the Illini past the Scarlet Knights. In an offensive shootout, Illinois found itself down by one with just over a minute to go.

Illinois lined up for a 58-yard field goal with 14 seconds to play in Piscataway, a last-gasp attempt to steal a victory. Rutgers had just retaken the lead with a minute to play, and now the hosts were one play away from ending the Illini’s own attempt at a game-winning drive.