Rutgers was up 31-17 at the half over Ohio. The Scarlet Knights were eyeing down victory. Then, the bearded, western quarterback, Parker Navarro, took over. The Arizona-born led Ohio to score 14 unanswered points, which included a 17-yard scamper for a score. Ohio did come up short, losing by a field goal, but it was an impressive showing from Navarro.

Navarro threw for 239 yards and three touchdowns, rushed for 93 yards and another score. He’s already on pace for another career year after throwing for over two thousand yards and rushing for another thousand. Navarro is one of the better dual-threat quarterbacks in the country and led Ohio to a 10-win season in 2024 and a MAC Championship.

“Their quarterback, I think is one of the best in the country,” Rich Rodriguez said. “He’s really g

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