PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Fourteen points down last week. Trailing by 21 this week.
Overcoming big deficits hasn't been a problem for Rutgers lately, especially with Janarion Grant coming to the rescue with big plays.
The senior wide receiver threw for a touchdown and had a go-ahead 69-yard punt return for another score as Rutgers rallied from an early 21-point deficit and defeated New Mexico 37-28 on Saturday.
Halfback Robert Martin rushed for a career-high 169 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown, and Chris Laviano threw a 75-yard scoring pass to Jawuan Harris in helping the Scarlet Knights (2-1) overcome a big deficit for the second straight week.