Athan Kaliakmanis threw a pair of touchdown passes as Rutgers nipped visiting Ohio 34-31 on Thursday in both teams' season opener in Piscataway, N.J.

Kaliakmanis finished without an interception going 18 of 23 for 252 yards, while Antwan Raymond chipped in 88 rushing yards and a touchdown for Rutgers. Ian Strong led the Scarlet Knights' receiving corps with 100 yards on seven receptions, while KJ Duff and DT Sheffield each caught a touchdown pass for the hosts.

Parker Navarro went 21 of 31 for 239 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions for Ohio. He added a team-high 93 rushing yards and a TD on nine carries, while Jake Bruno had two catches for two scores for the visitors. Chase Hendricks made nine catches for 115 yards.

After squandering a 17-point lead, Rutgers used a 14-pla

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