Athan Kaliakmanis passed for 252 yards and two touchdowns as Rutgers held on to defeat Ohio 34-31 on Thursday in Piscataway, N.J. in the season-opener for both teams.

Jai Patel kicked a 26-yard field goal with 11:11 to play, snapping a 31-31 tie.

Ohio quarterback Parker Navarro passed for 239 yards and three TDs and ran for 93 yards and a score.

Chase Hendricks caught a career-high 115 yards for the Bobcats.

The Bobcats scored two third-quarter touchdowns to draw even at 31.

Kaliakmanis has a trio of game-breaking wide receivers to choose from.

Transfer DT Sheffield joins returning wide outs Ian Strong and KJ Duff to give the offense multiple deep threats. Strong caught seven passes for 100 yards and Duff grabbed 5 passes for 54 yards and a score.

“I’m very encouraged by our offens

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