UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers had a hand in most of the Bruins’ highlights, leading the team to a 35-32 win over Rutgers at SHI Stadium on Saturday.
No matter what happens over his final few college games, Ethan Garbers always can remember this glorious afternoon.
He’ll always have Piscataway.
Widely dismissed after a forgettable first half of the season, the UCLA quarterback provided one reminder after another Saturday afternoon why his coach stuck with him through his struggles.
Garbers went into the birthplace of college football and spawned a midseason revival. Dazzling with his legs as well as an arm that was as strong and accurate as it’s ever been, Garbers carried the Bruins to a 35-32 victory over Rutgers at SHI Stadium that momentarily changed the narrative of their season.
That five-game losing streak? Over.
A first Big Ten victory? Theirs.
Career highs for Garbers? All over the place.
After Rutgers had rolled off nine consecutive points in the third quarter to pull within 21-19, Garbers offered a rebuttal two plays later. It came when the fifth-year senior connected with running back Keegan Jones coming out of the backfield uncovered for a 67-yard touchdown that was the longest completion of Garbers’ career.
Later, on third and one, Garbers surged and spun his way for six yards before emphatically thrusting his arm forward to denote the first down.
