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Rutgers Scarlet Knights

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights is 5-7 on the season, 6-5-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +4.5. Rutgers Scarlet Knights carries one of the heaviest travel loads in the FBS, ranked 32th with 8,800 miles travelled this season — a meaningful fatigue factor for away games.

Conference: Big Ten Conference
Stadium: SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ
Power Rating: +4.5
HFA Rating:2.1 pts
Record: 5-7
ATS: 6-5-1
O/U: 6-4-2

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
ATS
O/U
vs
Ohio
W 34-31
L
Push
vs
Miami (OH)
W 45-17
W
Over
vs
Norfolk State
W 60-10
Push
Push
vs
Iowa
L 28-38
L
Over
at
Minnesota
L 28-31
W
Over
at
Washington
L 19-38
L
Under
vs
Oregon
L 10-56
L
Over
at
Purdue
W 27-24
W
Under
at
Illinois
L 13-35
L
Under
vs
Maryland
W 35-20
W
Under
at
Ohio State
L 9-42
W
Over
vs
Penn State
L 36-40
W
Over

2025 Season Travel Profile

8,800 miles — ranked 32th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0—Home (0 mi)0 mi
Week 1OhioHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 2Miami (OH)Home (0 mi)0 mi
Week 3Norfolk StateHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 4IowaHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 5Minnesota1,000 mi1,000 mi
Week 6—Bye
Week 7Washington2,392 mi3,392 mi
Week 8OregonHome (0 mi)3,392 mi
Week 9Purdue656 mi4,047 mi
Week 10Illinois727 mi4,775 mi
Week 11MarylandHome (0 mi)4,775 mi
Week 12—Bye
Week 13Ohio State453 mi5,228 mi
Week 14Penn StateHome (0 mi)5,228 mi

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Offensive Struggles Continue

Rutgers' offense struggled significantly, with QB Athan Kaliakmanis completing 25 of 45 passes for 253 yards and 1 TD but lacking accuracy and big plays. The team managed only 59 rushing yards (2.2 yards per carry), highlighting a lack of balance and effectiveness.

Defensive Improvement Needed

The defense allowed Illinois QB Luke Altmyer to throw for 235 yards and 4 TDs while also rushing for 88 yards and a TD. Rutgers recorded their first sack in three games, but overall defensive pressure and coverage were insufficient.

Key Players Underperformed

K.J. Duff, who had 241 receiving yards the previous week, was held to 9 catches for 93 yards and a TD but lacked explosive plays. Ian Strong had 6 receptions for 85 yards, but the offense failed to generate consistent scoring drives.

Losing Streak and Bowl Hopes Dim

Rutgers lost for the fifth time in six games, dropping to 4-5 overall and 1-5 in Big Ten play. With three games remaining, bowl eligibility is in jeopardy, requiring a strong finish starting with the next game against Maryland.

Next Game: Home vs. Maryland

Rutgers will host Maryland on November 8. To stay competitive, they must improve offensive efficiency, establish a running game, and tighten pass defense against a Maryland team that will be well-prepared.

Sources

Schedule & Results

Power Ratings & HFA

Rutgers Scarlet Knights — 5-7 overall, 6-5-1 ATS, power rating +4.5.