The offense for Rutgers looked like you might expect after a month away from the field and receiving late notice about a game.
The Scarlet Knights struggled to get anything going in a 38-10 loss to No. 17 Wake Forest in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. The Scarlet Knights were without both Bo Melton and Isaih Pacheco after they declared for the 2022 NFL Draft and did not return for this game.
In the first half, Rutgers took advantage of a Wake Forest defense that allowed 30.3 points per game during the regular season. After a quick score by the Demon Deacons, Rutgers converted three third downs on the ensuing possession to get the score even at seven.