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Rewriting Rutgers history: Here's why RU changed the TD passing total for an all-time great quarterback

Research conducted by NJ Advance Media has prompted Rutgers to rewrite its record books, causing one of the greatest quarterbacks in school history to have two more touchdowns in his legendary career.

Frank Burns, who became the winningest coach in Rutgers history after his storied playing career, is now credited with 32 career passing touchdowns after NJ Advance Media alerted university officials of an omission during Burns’ freshman season.

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Considering Rutgers has been playing football games since 1869, it’s not unusual for Rutgers Athletics officials to correct the record for players’ stats through the years.