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Despite seven interceptions the past two games, Gary Nova will remain Rutgers' starting quarterback for Saturday's home game against Temple, coach Kyle Flood announced.

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After some delay -- but little suspense -- junior Gary Nova was named Rutgers' starting quarterback tonight by coach Kyle Flood for Saturday's home game against Temple.

For Nova, who has suffered seven interceptions the past two games (both losses), it will mark his 21st consecutive start. Overall, he is 16-9 as a starter.

Flood waited until looking at Thursday's practice tape before tabbing Nova over senior Chas Dodd, who has appeared in just three games this season. Flood indicated both could play in the game, however.

"I wouldn’t put that out of the realm of possibility just yet,” he said.

Nova is 109-of-193 for 1,511 yards with 14 TD passes and 11 interceptions this season. Dodd is 15-of-25 for 123 yards. He has an interception but no touchdown passes.

“I thought both quarterbacks got better today and certainly neither was perfect,” Flood said following practice. “Nor did I expect them to be.”