I was at the game and am currently in transit, but I wanted to give quick takeaways after a hard fought 30-14 loss to the reigning PAC-12 champs.
This game certainly showed that this team is much improved from last season. How good Rutgers will be in 2017 remains to be seen, but they certainly competed and held their own at times against Washington.
The defense played a great first half and despite wearing down in the second half, they battled a potent Huskies offense the entire game. Twice they gave up big plays that led Washington inside the 10 yard line and with full set of downs, but they were able to hold them to field goals.