Is Rutgers better than Ohio State going into Week 3? A forensic analysis.

Like your favorite early 2000’s crime procedural drama, we’re gonna make stuff up - starring Ice-T

By RU in VA Sep 16, 2021, 10:00am CDT

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEP 11 Rutgers at Syracuse

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So, uhh... week two is officially over in the CFB season. It’s been quite a bumpy ride so far, with Florida State crapping the bed and the Texas Longhorns reverting from Power Rangers Megazord back into one of the stupid Triceratops leg-thingies.

There is a real unique stat that jumps out at you when you’re looking at overall wins and losses on the B1G leaderboard. Over in the East Division, ol’ Rutgers has downed their two ACC/AAC opponents, while Ohio State took a well-deserved L this weekend to a PAC-12 (are we completely sure that the PAC-12 is still a conference this year?) team.

Points for? Rutgers. Points against? Rutgers. Home Wins? Rutgers. Turnovers? Rutgers.

I present the hard evidence.

Cool Names:

Ohio State isn’t really lost in this regard. They’ve got some bangers. You’ll notice I’m a big fan of the hyphenated last name - love it when kids do it big for their maiden name. On the Buckeyes side we’ve got:

Master Teague - Kid’s got brilliant parents. It’s a one seed.
Nicholas Petit-Frere - A hyphenated last name with French roots? Sign me up.
Paleie Gaoteote - 0% of Americans will get this right. AND! He’s a fresh transfer from USC!

I’m not sure you’re completely ready for this Rutgers’ list:

Valentino Ambrosio - He’s got three uncles, one in the sanitation union, one that owns a seafood restaurant by the Shore off Route 9, and one that’s a cop in Bayonne.
Olakunle Fatukasi - I love hearing announcers attempt this one.
Zukudo Igwenagu - Again, same as above, except he doesn’t see the field much so I don’t get to hear Brent MushmouthMusburger even attempt it.

Winner: Rutgers