Rutgers football fakes punt for touchdown against No. 11 USC

Rutgers football executed a dramatic fake punt during their game against No. 11 USC on September 19, 2026. On fourth-and-21 at their own 16-yard line, punter Jakob Anderson completed a 40-yard pass to Jesse Ofurie for a first down at the USC 44. This led to a touchdown pass from Dylan Lonergan to Elias Coke, narrowing Rutgers' deficit to 17-14 with 1:25 left in the first half. The Scarlet Knights displayed newfound energy through this play as they sought to mount a comeback.

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