PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Athan Kaliakmanis passed for 259 yards and a career-high four touchdowns to lead Rutgers to a 45-17 win over Miami of Ohio on Saturday.
Rutgers (2-0) has scored at least 30 points in six straight games going back to last season.
The start of the game was delayed for 55 minutes due to thunderstorms.
Wide receiver Ian Strong caught nine passes for a career-high 116 yards and two TDs for the Scarlet Knights, who are now 15-5-1 against MAC opponents. This was the first meeting between the schools.
“He’s (Strong) right in the process of developing,” Rutgers coach Greg Schiano said. “He’s not there yet. He’ll be the first to tell you, but man alive, this guy was recruited as a safety, and I’m not really sure how many Division I offers he had.
“Receivers can change ga