But Rescigno’s leash wasn’t very long.
Rescigno didn’t get a chance to throw on Rutgers’ first possession as Gus Edwards fumbled the team’s first play from scrimmage.
On Rutgers’ second possession, Rescigno failed to complete all three pass attempts, including an errant throw under pressure to tight end Jerome Washington on a bubble screen.
Rescigno didn’t get an opportunity for a third series.
With the Scarlet Knights trailing 13-0 with 50 seconds to play in the first quarter, Ash called in Lewis for the team’s third series.
Lewis wasted little time showing why — despite an up-and-down performance — he’s the odds-on favorite to start the 2018 season at quarterback.