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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Miami Hurricanes: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Knights defeat Hurricanes 31–24 in Week 1

Kyle Monangai paced the box score as Knights closed out a 31–24 Week 1 finish.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31 2-0 Winner
Final 31–24
Miami Hurricanes 24 1-1
Winner
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Final score
31–24
Halftime
Rutgers Scarlet Knights 12–9 Miami Hurricanes
Top passer
Gavin Wimsatt
FantasyHQ MVP
Kyle Monangai

Top CFB performers · Knights

  • Gavin Wimsatt 84.0 yds · -0.08 EPA/play -1.2 EPA
  • Kyle Monangai 164.0 yds · 1 TD +6.3 EPA
  • Samuel Brown V 38.0 yds +0.5 EPA

Top CFB performers · Hurricanes

  • Jacurri Brown 203.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.11 EPA/play -3.6 EPA
  • Jacurri Brown 66.0 yds · 2 TD +4.0 EPA
  • Henry Parrish Jr. 31.0 yds -7.0 EPA

Quick answer

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Miami Hurricanes 31–24 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31, Miami Hurricanes 24.

Game summary

Rutgers Scarlet Knights beat Miami Hurricanes 31–24 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 84.0 pass yds, -0.08 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Kyle Monangai — 164.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Xavier Restrepo — 11 rec, 112.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Rutgers (+0.053/play) vs Miami (-0.113/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Rutgers Scarlet Knights660931
Miami Hurricanes096624

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

RUTGRutgers Scarlet Knights
MIAMiami Hurricanes

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Rutgers
    Q1TD
    GWGavin Wimsatt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Gavin Wimsatt rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  2. Rutgers
    Q2TD
    KMKyle Monangai

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-0

    Kyle Monangai rushes 7 yards for a touchdown

  3. Miami
    Q2TD
    JBJacurri Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Jacurri Brown rushes 7 yards for a touchdown

  4. Miami
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 18
    Score
    12-9

    Field goal good from 35 yards

  5. Miami
    Q3TD
    XRXavier Restrepo

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-15

    Jacurri Brown pass to Xavier Restrepo for a touchdown (30 yards)

  6. Rutgers
    Q4TD
    GWGavin Wimsatt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-15

    Gavin Wimsatt rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  7. Rutgers
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 18
    Score
    21-15

    Field goal good from 35 yards

  8. Miami
    Q4TD
    JBJacurri Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-21

    Jacurri Brown rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 84.0 yds · -0.08 EPA/play -1.16 EPA
  • Jacurri Brown (Miami) — 203.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.11 EPA/play -3.61 EPA

Rushing

  • Kyle Monangai (Rutgers) — 164.0 yds · 1 TD +0.25 EPA
  • Jacurri Brown (Miami) — 66.0 yds · 2 TD +0.31 EPA
  • Henry Parrish Jr. (Miami) — 31.0 yds -0.64 EPA

Receiving

  • Xavier Restrepo (Miami) — 11 rec · 112.0 yds +0.43 EPA
  • Isaiah Horton (Miami) — 5 rec · 54.0 yds +0.33 EPA
  • Kyle Monangai (Rutgers) — 2 rec · 17.0 yds -0.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Gavin WimsattRutgers1546.7%840-0.08-1.16
Jacurri BrownMiami3458.8%2031-0.11-3.61

Team EPA comparison

StatRutgersMiami
Plays6064
EPA / play+0.053-0.113
Total EPA+3.17-7.26
Success rate45.0%43.8%
Pass EPA / play-0.077-0.106
Rush EPA / play+0.096-0.122
Yards293327

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Rutgers1375+6.15Rush TD
Q1Miami65-2.65Punt
Q1Rutgers936-0.93Missed FG
Q2Miami34-5.49Interception
Q2Rutgers637+0.93Rush TD
Q2Miami960+5.89Rush TD
Q2Rutgers623-0.53Punt
Q2Miami15142+3.86Pass TD
Q3Rutgers629-0.82Punt
Q3Miami36-1.73Ended
Q3Miami40-4.23Punt
Q3Rutgers34-2.74Punt
Q3Miami38-1.47Punt
Q4Rutgers665+4.67Rush TD
Q4Miami518-4.36Ended
Q4Rutgers1026-2.17Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Miami Hurricanes · Jacurri Brown pass intercepted (-3.77 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Miami Hurricanes · Henry Parrish Jr. rushes for a loss of 2 yards (4th & 2) (-3.38 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Miami Hurricanes · Punt (-3.04 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Miami Hurricanes · Jacurri Brown pass to Xavier Restrepo for a touchdown (30 yards) (+2.95 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Miami Hurricanes · Jacurri Brown — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.49 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Miami Hurricanes · Jacurri Brown pass to Xavier Restrepo for 8 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.48 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Miami Hurricanes · Jacurri Brown pass to Xavier Restrepo for 8 yards (4th & 4) (+2.41 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt pass to Ian Strong for 14 yards (3rd & 5) (+2.38 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Rutgers Scarlet Knights controlled the final (31–24) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 84.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Rutgers at 0.053 EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Miami Hurricanes?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31, Miami Hurricanes 24 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Miami Hurricanes?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won with a final score of 31–24.

Where can I find the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Miami Hurricanes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551762.

Who led Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Miami Hurricanes in passing?

Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) led passers with 84.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Miami Hurricanes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Now 2-0 W

Miami Hurricanes

Now 1-1 L