It was an historic day for the Rutgers defense in the 38-27 win over Michigan State. In forcing seven turnovers, it was the program’s most in a Big Ten game since joining the league in 2014. Forcing six fumbles (five were recovered) was the most Rutgers had ever produced in a game coached by Greg Schiano. That in and of itself is a bit shocking, considering some of the great defenses that Rutgers had during his first tenure.
Other impressive stats from the victory included the defense making 12 tackles for a loss, holding Michigan State to just 1.