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Penn State running back Journey Brown (4) fights his way into the end zone to score a first quarter touchdown against Rutgers in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Brown's 3 TDs lead No. 12 Penn State over Rutgers 27-6

By Travis Johnson Nov. 30, 2019 06:46 PM EST

Ohio State linebacker Malik Harrison pressures Rutgers quarterback Johnny Langan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 56-21. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State needs to beat Rutgers for postseason hopes

By Tom Canavan Nov. 22, 2019 12:09 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Fields 4 TD passes, No. 2 Ohio State beats Rutgers 56-21

By Tom Canavan Nov. 16, 2019 07:22 PM EST

Rutgers interim head coach Nunzio Campanile looks up at the scoreboard during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 2 Ohio State heads to Rutgers as 51-point favorite

By Tom Canavan Nov. 15, 2019 12:07 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 2 Ohio State looks to stay undefeated, faces Rutgers

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2019 02:29 PM EST

Liberty wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden (11) catches a pass for a 29-yard touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Langan's career day leads Rutgers past Liberty 44-34

By Matt Sugam Oct. 26, 2019 04:01 PM EDT

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette, center, makes a reception for the first down as Rutgers defensive back Avery Young, right, defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Iowa City. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 20 Iowa rolls past Rutgers 30-0, Stanley throws 3 TDs

By Luke Meredith Sep. 07, 2019 03:49 PM EDT

Rutgers running back Raheem Blackshear (2) hurdles Massachusetts safety Joseph Norwood (7) on a 20-yard reception during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Now comes a real test for Rutgers: No. 20 Iowa on the road

By Matt Sugam Sep. 05, 2019 03:31 PM EDT

Rutgers enters 150th season vs UMass, Ash in critical year 4

By Matt Sugam Aug. 29, 2019 12:56 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers didn't book a blockbuster opponent to kick off its 150th college football season. The program known as "the birthplace...

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Rutgers head coach Chris Ash looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Piscataway, N.J. Ash will start his fourth season as Rutgers football coach. The Scarlet Knights were 1-11 overall last season and 0-9 in Big Ten Conference play. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Rutgers and Ash looking to rebound from 1-win season in 2018

By Tom Canavan Aug. 13, 2019 02:47 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Michigan defensive back Ambry Thomas, right, intercepts a pass from Rutgers quarterback Artur Sitkowski which was intended for wide receiver Bo Melton, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Piscataway, N.J. Thomas' career highlight is returning a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown against Notre Dame. Now, in 2019, he gets his opportunity at corner, where he was a four-star recruit and one of the nation’s top prospects in 2016. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
14 Big Ten football players poised to break out in the fall

By Eric Olson Apr. 19, 2019 11:16 AM EDT

Rutgers NCAA college football coach Chris Ash speaks to reporters in Piscataway, N.J., Thursday, April 11, 2019. Coming off a one-win season, Chris Ash isn’t ready to make any predictions about Rutgers’ prospects in 2019. (AP Photo/Tom Canavan)
After 1-win season, Rutgers coach cautious for spring game

By Tom Canavan Apr. 11, 2019 04:27 PM EDT

Michigan State tight end Matt Sokol, right, catches a pass for a touchdown against Rutgers' Damon hayes (22) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State scores late TD, beats Rutgers 14-10

By Noah Trister Nov. 24, 2018 07:58 PM EST

Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth (87) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Trace McSorley, not pictured, as Rutgers defensive back Avery Young (20) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
McSorley becomes winningest QB at Penn State as D dominates

By Tom Canavan Nov. 17, 2018 03:33 PM EST

Michigan wide receiver Oliver Martin, right, runs with the ball as Rutgers defensive back Isaiah Wharton (11) wraps him up for the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan's Nick Eubanks, left, tries to block on the play. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Patterson throws 3 TDs, No. 4 Michigan beats Rutgers 42-7

By Dan Gelston Nov. 10, 2018 06:52 PM EST

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Bowser's second TD run rallies Northwestern past Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Oct. 20, 2018 03:52 PM EDT