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Knights fumble

Rutgers, with a chance to win a share of its first Big East title, committed six turnovers in a 40-22 loss to host Connecticut yesterday.

"It feels like I got punched in the stomach 50 times," Rutgers coach Greg Schiano said.

Running back Lyle McCombs and quarterback Scott McCummings each ran for two touchdowns for UConn (5-6, 3-3) and Nick Williams had 158 return yards.

Defensive tackle Kendall Reyes returned a Chas Dodd fumble for a touchdown.

Brandon Coleman had 223 receiving yards and two touchdowns for Rutgers (8-4, 4-3 Big East). Mohammad Sanu caught nine for 133 yards, extending his conference record to 109 receptions this season.

Orange stumbles

Isaiah Pead gained 246 all-purpose yards and scored twice, and Munchie Legaux threw for two touchdowns without committing a turnover as Cincinnati beat host Syracuse, 30-13.

It was the fourth straight loss for Syracuse (5-6, 1-5 Big East), which needs to win at Pittsburgh next week to become bowl eligible. Cincinnati (8-3, 4-2) remained alive for the Big East title.

Robinson rules

Denard Robinson was 14-for-17 with three TD passes and also ran 26 times for 170 yards and two scores and lost a fumble in No. 15 Michigan's 40-34 victory over Ohio State in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines had lost seven in a row to the Buckeyes.-- AP