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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Indiana Hoosiers: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Knights defeat Hoosiers 31–14 in Week 8

Gavin Wimsatt paced the box score as Knights closed out a 31–14 Week 8 finish.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31 7-2 Winner
Final 31–14
Indiana Hoosiers 14 2-5
Winner
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Final score
31–14
Halftime
Rutgers Scarlet Knights 9–18 Indiana Hoosiers
Top passer
Gavin Wimsatt
FantasyHQ MVP
Gavin Wimsatt

Top CFB performers · Knights

  • Gavin Wimsatt 33.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -1.7 EPA
  • Kyle Monangai 112.0 yds +4.5 EPA
  • Gavin Wimsatt 149.0 yds · 3 TD +9.7 EPA

Top CFB performers · Hoosiers

  • Brendan Sorsby 141.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.30 EPA/play -9.3 EPA
  • Brendan Sorsby 51.0 yds · 1 TD -0.2 EPA
  • Trent Howland 54.0 yds +1.6 EPA

Quick answer

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Indiana Hoosiers 31–14 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31, Indiana Hoosiers 14.

Game summary

Rutgers Scarlet Knights rolled past Indiana Hoosiers 31–14 in Week 8 of the 2023 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 33.0 pass yds, -0.13 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Kyle Monangai — 112.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Jaylin Lucas — 5 rec, 31.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Rutgers (+0.111/play) vs Indiana (-0.091/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Rutgers Scarlet Knights636631
Indiana Hoosiers6120014

Scoring Map

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

RUTGRutgers Scarlet Knights
IUIndiana Hoosiers

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Indiana
    Q1TD
    OCOmar Cooper Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Brendan Sorsby pass to Omar Cooper Jr. for a touchdown (35 yards)

  2. Rutgers
    Q1TD
    GWGavin Wimsatt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Gavin Wimsatt rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  3. Indiana
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Punt return touchdown

  4. Indiana
    Q2TD
    BSBrendan Sorsby

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-18

    Brendan Sorsby rushes 4 yards for a touchdown

  5. Rutgers
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 4
    Score
    9-18

    Field goal good from 21 yards

  6. Rutgers
    Q3TD
    GWGavin Wimsatt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-18

    Gavin Wimsatt rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  7. Rutgers
    Q4TD
    GWGavin Wimsatt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-18

    Gavin Wimsatt rushes 80 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 33.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -1.74 EPA
  • Brendan Sorsby (Indiana) — 141.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.30 EPA/play -9.28 EPA

Rushing

  • Kyle Monangai (Rutgers) — 112.0 yds +0.20 EPA
  • Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 149.0 yds · 3 TD +0.65 EPA
  • Brendan Sorsby (Indiana) — 51.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA

Receiving

  • Jaylin Lucas (Indiana) — 5 rec · 31.0 yds -0.61 EPA
  • DeQuece Carter (Indiana) — 3 rec · 21.0 yds -0.66 EPA
  • Cam Camper (Indiana) — 1 rec · 7.0 yds -0.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Gavin WimsattRutgers1338.5%330-0.13-1.74
Brendan SorsbyIndiana3148.4%1411-0.30-9.28

Team EPA comparison

StatRutgersIndiana
Plays6660
EPA / play+0.111-0.091
Total EPA+7.35-5.48
Success rate51.5%40.0%
Pass EPA / play-0.134-0.299
Rush EPA / play+0.172+0.131
Yards326300

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Indiana975+6.16Pass TD
Q1Rutgers1575+6.51Rush TD
Q1Indiana517-1.59Touchdown
Q2Indiana36-2.46Punt
Q2Rutgers37-1.79Punt
Q2Indiana31-3.05Punt
Q2Rutgers824-5.29Ended
Q2Indiana459+5.30Rush TD
Q2Rutgers1355+2.23Field goal
Q3Rutgers1153+4.12Rush TD
Q3Indiana35-2.59Punt
Q3Rutgers513-2.09Punt
Q3Indiana1043+0.49Punt
Q4Rutgers285+6.02Rush TD
Q4Indiana928-7.08Ended
Q4Rutgers724-1.62Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Indiana Hoosiers · Brendan Sorsby pass to Omar Cooper Jr. for a touchdown (35 yards) (+6.39 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt rushes 80 yards for a touchdown (+5.94 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Indiana Hoosiers · Punt return touchdown (-5.35 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Indiana Hoosiers · Penalty (4th & 5) (+4.27 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt pass to Christian Dremel for 8 yards (4th & 4) (+3.33 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Punt (-2.86 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Gavin Wimsatt rushes for 1 yard (4th & 2) (-2.79 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Indiana Hoosiers · Brendan Sorsby pass to Christian Turner for 3 yards (4th & 6) (-2.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Rutgers Scarlet Knights controlled the final (31–14) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) — 33.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Rutgers at 0.111 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 Indiana Hoosiers?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31, Indiana Hoosiers 14 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Indiana Hoosiers?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won with a final score of 31–14.

Where can I find the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Indiana Hoosiers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520337.

Who led Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Indiana Hoosiers in passing?

Gavin Wimsatt (Rutgers) led passers with 33.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W

Indiana Hoosiers

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L