Athan Kaliakmanis becomes first Rutgers QB to pass since 2005

He entered the game after Marcus Mariota took a sack.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read

Kaliakmanis is now the first Rutgers QB to throw a pass in an NFL game since 2005, per the broadcast. That would be Mike Via @MikeGarafolo on X

What happened: Athan Kaliakmanis stepped into the offense after Marcus Mariota departed for the locker room following a sack on the previous series. The rookie promptly delivered his first professional throw.

Why it matters: The appearance ended a lengthy drought for Scarlet Knights quarterbacks at the highest level. Mike McMahon was the last Rutgers product to record an NFL pass, accomplishing the feat for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2005.

By the numbers: Selected 223rd overall in the 2026 draft, Kaliakmanis replaces a veteran in Mariota who completed 139 of 227 passes for 1,695 yards and 10 touchdowns across 11 games last season.

What to watch: The distribution of immediate quarterback snaps hinges on Mariota's availability.

Sources

@MikeGarafolo 2026-10-04T14:03:11.070827+00:00

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