Sean Merriman, BTN.com web editor, August 28, 2014
Big Ten newcomer Rutgers kicked off its conference debut with a bang.
Senior quarterback Gary Nova hit Leonte Carroo with a 78 yard touchdown strike on the first play of the game to give Rutgers a 7-0 lead over Washington State.
If that wasn't enough, sophomore Justin Goodwin, who converted from running back to cornerback this offseason, picked off Connor Halliday's pass on Washington State's opening possession.
You can't ask for a much better start than that.
Look at that. Rutgers is gonna spice up the Big Ten.
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) August 29, 2014
One thing you know with Ralph F. being the offensive coordinator for @RFootball they are going to score points #Big10
— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) August 29, 2014
Well, this Ralph Friedgen thing is off to a good start.
— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) August 29, 2014
Rutgers goes for a 78-yard TD in its first play as a Big Ten member. … TAKE THAT SEC!!!!!!!!!
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) August 29, 2014
Well, that's a pretty good way to start your first Big Ten game for Rutgers.
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) August 29, 2014
