Rutgers' identity, particularly under second-term head coach Greg Schiano, is to run the ball and play tough, physical defense to win its games.

Last week's 34-31 win over Ohio in the season opener was an anomaly as the Scarlet Knights scored 31 points in the first half, passed efficiently and averaged 14 yards per completion, but had trouble stopping a Mid-American Conference foe.

Rutgers will try to keep its offensive explosive while making improvements defensively on Saturday when it hosts another MAC opponent, Miami of Ohio.

"We have work to do to improve, right? We've got to make fundamental improvements," Schiano said. "Miami's played for the MAC championship the last two years. They're going to play hard and we have to be ready."

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