Rutgers football has scored its first touchdown of the season.

In a big way.

Cornerback Eric Rogers picked off a pass from Howard quarterback Ja'Shawn Scroggins on third-and-7 and returned it 52 yards for a touchdown to put the Scarlet Knights up 7-0 at the 8:50 mark of the first quarter.

Rogers stepped into a big role this season, taking over as a starter after Max Melton left for the NFL.

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Eric Rogers scores Rutgers football first touchdown of 2024