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Rutgers shocks Ohio State with 2-1 upset in Columbus

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 1:27 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Rutgers shocks Ohio State with 2-1 upset in Columbus

Summary

Rutgers defeated third-ranked Ohio State 2-1 on September 18 at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Braxton Montgomery equalized for Rutgers in the 26th minute after Aaron Hurge put Ohio State ahead. Joshua Jerome scored the winning goal in the 55th minute, marking Ohio State's first loss of the season. The match featured 24 fouls and a red card for Ohio State's Joel Demian in the 63rd minute. Rutgers is now 2-0 in Big Ten play, having recently defeated ranked teams including No. 11 UCLA and No. 11 Princeton.

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By the Numbers

•Rutgers moves to 2-0 in Big Ten play.
•Joshua Jerome scored the decisive goal in the second half.
•Ohio State suffered its first loss of the season.
•Match featured numerous fouls and a red card for Ohio State.
•Rutgers has now won three straight matches against ranked opponents.

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1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Chaos in Columbus as Men’s Soccer Secures a Massive Upset Over #3 Ohio State 2-1

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Braxton Montgomery equalized in the 26th minute and Joshua Jerome won it in the 55th as Rutgers handed unbeaten Ohio State its first loss of the season and moved to 2-0 in Big Ten play
— Yahoo Sports

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