Saturday, October 31
Piscataway, N.J.
12:30 PM
Rutgers
vs
Michigan
Oct 26 | Football
Halloween On the Banks
RUTGERS (2-5, 1-3) vs. MICHIGAN (4-3, 1-3)
October 31, 2026 ā¢ 12:30 p.m. ET ā¢ Big Ten Network
SHI Stadium ā¢ Piscataway, N.J.
PISCATAWAY, N.J.Ā ā After two road games, Rutgers is back at SHI Stadium to host Michigan on Saturday for "Halloween On the Banks." The game is presented by PNC Bank and kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network. The Scarlet Knights have played 29 Big Ten games since last facing the Wolverines.
At 10 a.m., BTN Tailgate is live on campus at Tailgate Village (Athletes Glen) with action lined up leading up to game time. Urban Outfitters will host a student tailgate on site with free food and giveaways while supplies last, also beginning at 10 a.m.
The Rutgers Boardwalk, presented byĀ Visit New Jersey, opens at 8:30 a.m. on Halloween and is free for all fans to enjoy. Take part in trick-or-treating and a costume contest on The Boardwalk, as fans can pick up trick-or-treat bags and stop by the food trucks for free candy. The Boardwalk will also feature a mechanical pumpkin, face painting and Halloween-themed games and inflatables for fun for the whole family. Rutgers is home on Halloween for the sixth time since 1964, having won four of the previous five such games.
Inside the stadium, stay tuned for a special Halloween halftime show featuring the Marching Scarlet Knights and Dance Team, presented by Urban Outfitters.
This season, Rutgers Athletics launched R Guest Services, a new game day unit dedicated to providing exceptional support and assistance to fans attending Scarlet Knights sporting events. R Guest Services has been established to enhance the overall fan experience by serving as a visible, approachable resource throughout athletic venues on game day. Team members will be stationed strategically across venues to answer questions, provide directions and information, assist with guest needs and respond to customer concerns in real time. A new helpline is available to fans to report issues and receive assistance in venue when they text "KNIGHTS" to 69050 on game days. The R Guest Services staff can also be reached via email atĀ guestservices@scarletknights.com.
Through the feedback received from postgame surveys completed by season ticket holders, fans and guests, the following adjustments will continue to remain in place for improved entry at SHI Stadium:
ā¢ Fans are permitted to enter stadium gates with an approved bag.
ā¢ All students must enter the stadium through the South Gate (G&H).
ā¢ A full list of approved bag sizes and dimensions is availableĀ here. An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
ā¢ Lockers for a $12 fee are located in Athletes Glen across from North Gate (C&D) and South Gate (G&H).
Fans are advised to arrive early to ensure a smooth entry into the stadium before kickoff. The walk-through weapons detection system, familiar to spectators who have attended other events in the region, does not require individuals to empty their pockets to enter. Those attending the event are asked to follow the instructions of public safety personnel.
Third-party experts Populous and WSP conducted an extensive review of traffic patterns and parking, and pedestrian flow last season. As a result of those findings, fans will continue to see an improved process for ingress and egress at the parking lots and gates at SHI Stadium.Ā Traffic flows have been modified to direct vehicles into the most optimal routesĀ for respective parking lots when leaving the stadium postgame.
Parking lots are set to open five hours prior to kickoff. Game day lots at Jersey Mike's Arena cost $32 per car (tax included). Johnson Park is no longer a parking option.
Rutgers operates a courtesy shuttle on the Busch campus to serve fans parking in the outer lots. Shuttle bus pickup begins three hours before kickoff between the Purple and Black Lots on the corner of Brett Road and Bartholomew Road, and it will drop fans off near Athletes Glen. The shuttle will run for one hour following the game. Rutgers will continue to provide ADA shuttle service as in years past with pickup locations at Jersey Mike's Arena, the Busch Student Center and Lot 53. Click here for more information on complimentary shuttles available on game day. Additionally, ridesharing apps offer fans another safe and reliable option to travel to and from SHI Stadium. The Light Blue Lot (Taylor Road, Piscataway NJ 08854) is designated as the drop-off and pick-up location on game day.
Guests are advised to review Football Game Day Central before arriving.
TV: Big Ten Network (FOX One App)
Play-by-Play: Jason Horowitz
Analyst: Jake Butt
Reporter: Brooke Fletcher
Radio: RWJBarnabas Health Rutgers Sports Network
WFAN 660-AM/101.9-FM, FOX Sports New Jersey 93.5-FM/1450-AM, SiriusXM 178/231, SXM App, Audacy App, Scarlet Knights App
Play-by-Play: Chris Carlin
Analyst: Mike Teel
Analyst: Eric LeGrand
Sideline: Anthony Fucilli
Engineer: Paul Shrager
Pre/Post: Marc Malusis & Gus Zilinskas
Student Radio: WRSU 88.7-FM
Chase Jacoby, Frank Palumbo & Ethan Barroway
SCOUTING RUTGERS
ā¢ Rutgers ranks second nationally in fewest penalty yards per game (29.57), third in punt return defense (0.0), 12th in yards per completion (14.36), 17th in net punting (42.74) and 24th in kickoff return defense (15.63).
ā¢ WR KJ Duff ranks fifth nationally with nine receiving touchdowns, seventh with 110.6 receiving yards per game and 18th with 6.43 receptions per game. After leading the nation with 22 contested catches last season, again is first with 13 contested catches so far in 2026 (Pro Football Focus). RB Antwan Raymond ranks 19th nationally with 92.6 rushing yards per game.
ā¢ Rutgers is home on Halloween for the sixth time since 1964, having won four of the previous five such games.
ā¢ Since 2020, Rutgers is 21-4 when not committing a turnover in a game.
ā¢ Rutgers has scored 66 non-offensive touchdowns under Schiano, including 15 since 2020 and three last season.
ā¢ Rutgers has blocked 76 kicks (46 punts, 17 field goals, 13 extra points) under Schiano, including three blocked punts returned for touchdowns last season.
ā¢ Rutgers has at least one NFL Draft pick each of the past five years, matching a program record also done from 1981-85. A Scarlet Knight has scored a touchdown in the NFL each of the past 31 seasons dating back to 1996.
ā¢ Rutgers, "The Birthplace of College Football," has played 1,441 games in program history, dating back to 1869, the most in the sport.
LAST TIME OUT
ā¢ In its first trip to the new Ryan Field, Rutgers lost 42-14 at No. 24 Northwestern.
ā¢ RB Antwan Raymond rushed for 150 yards on 18 carries with a 46-yard score, while RB Clay Thevenin ran for 116 yards on the ground.
ā¢ Defensively, DL Rondo Porter posted a career-high three tackles-for-loss with a sack, DB DK Gilley brought in his first career interception and DB Devonte Anderson added seven tackles with a forced fumble.
ā¢ PK Dane Pizzaro connected on field goals from 43 and 35 yards out.
OFFENSE
ā¢ Kirk Ciarrocca is in his fourth season back as Rutgers' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2026. Ciarrocca, who has over 30 years of coaching experience (22 as an offensive coordinator), previously served on head coach Greg Schiano's staff for three seasons, winning two bowl games from 2008-10. He has been selected as a semifinalist for the Broyles Award and coached 29 players who had their name called in the NFL Draft (six in the first round). Ciarrocca has mentored a first or second team All-Big Ten running back each of the past four seasons, as the Scarlet Knights are the only power conference program to feature a 1,200-yard rusher each of the past three seasons. In 2025, the RU offense produced three All-America selections.
ā¢ QB Dylan Lonergan has passed for 1,066 yards and 10 touchdowns in six starts. He owns four games this season with over 200 passing yards and multiple touchdowns.
ā¢ RB Antwan Raymond is up to 2,346 career rushing yards, 10th most in program history, on 467 carries, including nine games with at least 100 yards. The Canadian has 27 career rushing touchdowns, tied for seventh most in program history. RB Clay Thevenin has scored a rushing touchdown in four of the last five games and has 225 rushing yards the past two weeks.
ā¢ WR KJ Duff, named to the Associated Press Midseason All-America Second Team, has scored a touchdown in 5-of-7 games and posted at least 100 receiving yards four times in 2026. He is one receiving touchdown shy of tying Leonte Carroo (2014 & 2015), Brandon Coleman (2012) and Marco Battaglia (1995) for the school record for most receiving touchdowns in a season (10).
DEFENSE
ā¢ Travis Johansen is in his first season as Rutgers' defensive coordinator in 2026. Leading South Dakota to the FCS Playoffs quarterfinals in his first season as head coach in 2025 and previously winning a national championship at Grand View, the Minnesota native has directed six top-10 defenses in bringing 14 years of defensive coordinator experience to New Jersey. Johansen has produced 16 defensive players who have gone on to be drafted in the NFL, signed as a free agent or received camp invites in his coaching career.
ā¢ Rutgers held Maryland to 4-for-13 on third down, forced three three-and-outs and registered six tackles-for-loss.
ā¢ DL Rondo Porter posted three tackles-for-loss with a sack last week and leads the team with six stops in the backfield on the season.
ā¢ LB Sean Allison owns 320 collegiate tackles.
ā¢ DB Chris Joines and DB Bradlee Jones tie for the team lead with 34 tackles, with Jones adding two interceptions, two pass breakups and a forced fumble.
SPECIAL TEAMS
ā¢ Rutgers has blocked 76 kicks (46 punts, 17 field goals, 13 extra points) under head coach Greg Schiano, including three blocked punts returned for touchdowns last season.
ā¢ PK Dane Pizzaro is 23-for-24 on extra points and 6-for-7 on field goals for 41 points scored in 2026.
ā¢ P Jakob Anderson has forced a fair catch on 51-of-101 career attempts with 16 punts of at least 50 yards and 29 downed inside the 20. He completed a pass for 40 yards on a fake punt against USC and was named to the Ray Guy Award's Ray's 8 following three inside the 20 with a long of 57 yards versus Indiana.
ā¢ PK Jack Scullion has booted 92-of-173 (53.2 percent) career kickoffs for a touchback.
VERSUS MICHIGAN
ā¢ Rutgers will play Michigan for the 11th time since joining the Big Ten in 2014. It will be the sixth meeting in New Jersey.
ā¢ Rutgers has played the most games in college football history (1,441), while Michigan ranks third (1,426).
ā¢ In the last meeting at Michigan Stadium in 2023, Rutgers scored first, but No. 2 Michigan answered and took a 31-7 win. Gavin Wimsatt connected with Christian Dremel for a 69-yard touchdown pass on the third play of the game.
ā¢ At SHI Stadium in 2022, Rutgers took a 17-14 lead into halftime, but No. 4 Michigan countered with four touchdowns in the third quarter on the way to a 52-17 win. Max Melton blocked a punt in the first quarter, which was scooped up by Timmy Ward and returned seven yards for a touchdown.
ā¢ In 2021 at Michigan Stadium, Rutgers rallied from down 20-3 at halftime to make it a one-score game, but came up short, 20-13. The Scarlet Knights' defense forced four straight three-and-outs to start the second half, allowing just 42 yards (35 rushing, seven passing) and two first downs after halftime. Overall, Rutgers held the nation's leading rushing team (350.3 yards per game entering) to 112 yards on the ground, including only 48 after the first drive. The unit also stopped the Wolverines on each of the last seven third downs. Noah Vedral connected for a 14-yard touchdown to Aaron Young to cap a 91-yard drive, while Valentino Ambrosio connected for two field goals. Isiah Pacheco rushed for a game-high 107 yards.
ā¢ In 2020 at SHI Stadium, Rutgers put together a 16-play, 75-yard drive over 4:40 to tie the game with 27 seconds remaining against Michigan. Vedral found Aron Cruickshank on fourth-and-nine for an 11-yard touchdown and then ran in for the tying two-point conversion to force overtime. Vedral finished with a career-high 381 passing yards. After each team missed a field goal in the first frame, Jovani Haskins started the second extra period with a 25-yard receiving score, but the Wolverines matched. Michigan then recorded six points and held on for the 48-42 victory in triple overtime.
ā¢ In one of the more memorable games in Rutgers football history, the Scarlet Knights earned a 26-24 victory over Michigan on Oct. 4, 2014, in a home night game to pick up the program's first league win as a member of the Big Ten. Gary Nova led RU with 404 passing yards (third most in RU history) and three touchdowns, while Kyle Federico kicked two field goals. The game was sealed with 3:01 remaining in the fourth quarter when Kemoko Turay skied above the line to block a potential go-ahead 56-yard field goal. The sellout crowd of 53,327 stormed the field to celebrate the win.
ā¢ Both the longest rushing (Pacheco 80-yard touchdown in 2018) and passing (Nova to WR Andrew Turzilli 80-yard touchdown in 2014) play for Rutgers in conference play against a Big Ten opponent came against Michigan.
ā¢ Rutgers game highs versus Michigan:
Rushing Yards: Isiah Pacheco, 142 (2018)
Passing Yards: Gary Nova, 404 (2014)
Receiving Yards: Shameen Jones, 127 (2020)
UP NEXT
ā¢ Rutgers returns to the road to face Wisconsin Nov. 7 at Camp Randall Stadium. The game time and television network will be announced following this weekend's action.
Follow Rutgers football on X (@RFootball & @RUboardwalk), Facebook (/RFootballShow) and Instagram (@rfootball & @ruboardwalk) for the latest news and updates. Also subscribe to the YouTube channel.
October 31, 2026 ā¢ 12:30 p.m. ET ā¢ Big Ten Network
SHI Stadium ā¢ Piscataway, N.J.
PISCATAWAY, N.J.Ā ā After two road games, Rutgers is back at SHI Stadium to host Michigan on Saturday for "Halloween On the Banks." The game is presented by PNC Bank and kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network. The Scarlet Knights have played 29 Big Ten games since last facing the Wolverines.
At 10 a.m., BTN Tailgate is live on campus at Tailgate Village (Athletes Glen) with action lined up leading up to game time. Urban Outfitters will host a student tailgate on site with free food and giveaways while supplies last, also beginning at 10 a.m.
The Rutgers Boardwalk, presented byĀ Visit New Jersey, opens at 8:30 a.m. on Halloween and is free for all fans to enjoy. Take part in trick-or-treating and a costume contest on The Boardwalk, as fans can pick up trick-or-treat bags and stop by the food trucks for free candy. The Boardwalk will also feature a mechanical pumpkin, face painting and Halloween-themed games and inflatables for fun for the whole family. Rutgers is home on Halloween for the sixth time since 1964, having won four of the previous five such games.
Inside the stadium, stay tuned for a special Halloween halftime show featuring the Marching Scarlet Knights and Dance Team, presented by Urban Outfitters.
This season, Rutgers Athletics launched R Guest Services, a new game day unit dedicated to providing exceptional support and assistance to fans attending Scarlet Knights sporting events. R Guest Services has been established to enhance the overall fan experience by serving as a visible, approachable resource throughout athletic venues on game day. Team members will be stationed strategically across venues to answer questions, provide directions and information, assist with guest needs and respond to customer concerns in real time. A new helpline is available to fans to report issues and receive assistance in venue when they text "KNIGHTS" to 69050 on game days. The R Guest Services staff can also be reached via email atĀ guestservices@scarletknights.com.
Through the feedback received from postgame surveys completed by season ticket holders, fans and guests, the following adjustments will continue to remain in place for improved entry at SHI Stadium:
ā¢ Fans are permitted to enter stadium gates with an approved bag.
ā¢ All students must enter the stadium through the South Gate (G&H).
ā¢ A full list of approved bag sizes and dimensions is availableĀ here. An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
ā¢ Lockers for a $12 fee are located in Athletes Glen across from North Gate (C&D) and South Gate (G&H).
Fans are advised to arrive early to ensure a smooth entry into the stadium before kickoff. The walk-through weapons detection system, familiar to spectators who have attended other events in the region, does not require individuals to empty their pockets to enter. Those attending the event are asked to follow the instructions of public safety personnel.
Third-party experts Populous and WSP conducted an extensive review of traffic patterns and parking, and pedestrian flow last season. As a result of those findings, fans will continue to see an improved process for ingress and egress at the parking lots and gates at SHI Stadium.Ā Traffic flows have been modified to direct vehicles into the most optimal routesĀ for respective parking lots when leaving the stadium postgame.
Parking lots are set to open five hours prior to kickoff. Game day lots at Jersey Mike's Arena cost $32 per car (tax included). Johnson Park is no longer a parking option.
Rutgers operates a courtesy shuttle on the Busch campus to serve fans parking in the outer lots. Shuttle bus pickup begins three hours before kickoff between the Purple and Black Lots on the corner of Brett Road and Bartholomew Road, and it will drop fans off near Athletes Glen. The shuttle will run for one hour following the game. Rutgers will continue to provide ADA shuttle service as in years past with pickup locations at Jersey Mike's Arena, the Busch Student Center and Lot 53. Click here for more information on complimentary shuttles available on game day. Additionally, ridesharing apps offer fans another safe and reliable option to travel to and from SHI Stadium. The Light Blue Lot (Taylor Road, Piscataway NJ 08854) is designated as the drop-off and pick-up location on game day.
Guests are advised to review Football Game Day Central before arriving.
TV: Big Ten Network (FOX One App)
Play-by-Play: Jason Horowitz
Analyst: Jake Butt
Reporter: Brooke Fletcher
Radio: RWJBarnabas Health Rutgers Sports Network
WFAN 660-AM/101.9-FM, FOX Sports New Jersey 93.5-FM/1450-AM, SiriusXM 178/231, SXM App, Audacy App, Scarlet Knights App
Play-by-Play: Chris Carlin
Analyst: Mike Teel
Analyst: Eric LeGrand
Sideline: Anthony Fucilli
Engineer: Paul Shrager
Pre/Post: Marc Malusis & Gus Zilinskas
Student Radio: WRSU 88.7-FM
Chase Jacoby, Frank Palumbo & Ethan Barroway
SCOUTING RUTGERS
ā¢ Rutgers ranks second nationally in fewest penalty yards per game (29.57), third in punt return defense (0.0), 12th in yards per completion (14.36), 17th in net punting (42.74) and 24th in kickoff return defense (15.63).
ā¢ WR KJ Duff ranks fifth nationally with nine receiving touchdowns, seventh with 110.6 receiving yards per game and 18th with 6.43 receptions per game. After leading the nation with 22 contested catches last season, again is first with 13 contested catches so far in 2026 (Pro Football Focus). RB Antwan Raymond ranks 19th nationally with 92.6 rushing yards per game.
ā¢ Rutgers is home on Halloween for the sixth time since 1964, having won four of the previous five such games.
ā¢ Since 2020, Rutgers is 21-4 when not committing a turnover in a game.
ā¢ Rutgers has scored 66 non-offensive touchdowns under Schiano, including 15 since 2020 and three last season.
ā¢ Rutgers has blocked 76 kicks (46 punts, 17 field goals, 13 extra points) under Schiano, including three blocked punts returned for touchdowns last season.
ā¢ Rutgers has at least one NFL Draft pick each of the past five years, matching a program record also done from 1981-85. A Scarlet Knight has scored a touchdown in the NFL each of the past 31 seasons dating back to 1996.
ā¢ Rutgers, "The Birthplace of College Football," has played 1,441 games in program history, dating back to 1869, the most in the sport.
LAST TIME OUT
ā¢ In its first trip to the new Ryan Field, Rutgers lost 42-14 at No. 24 Northwestern.
ā¢ RB Antwan Raymond rushed for 150 yards on 18 carries with a 46-yard score, while RB Clay Thevenin ran for 116 yards on the ground.
ā¢ Defensively, DL Rondo Porter posted a career-high three tackles-for-loss with a sack, DB DK Gilley brought in his first career interception and DB Devonte Anderson added seven tackles with a forced fumble.
ā¢ PK Dane Pizzaro connected on field goals from 43 and 35 yards out.
OFFENSE
ā¢ Kirk Ciarrocca is in his fourth season back as Rutgers' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2026. Ciarrocca, who has over 30 years of coaching experience (22 as an offensive coordinator), previously served on head coach Greg Schiano's staff for three seasons, winning two bowl games from 2008-10. He has been selected as a semifinalist for the Broyles Award and coached 29 players who had their name called in the NFL Draft (six in the first round). Ciarrocca has mentored a first or second team All-Big Ten running back each of the past four seasons, as the Scarlet Knights are the only power conference program to feature a 1,200-yard rusher each of the past three seasons. In 2025, the RU offense produced three All-America selections.
ā¢ QB Dylan Lonergan has passed for 1,066 yards and 10 touchdowns in six starts. He owns four games this season with over 200 passing yards and multiple touchdowns.
ā¢ RB Antwan Raymond is up to 2,346 career rushing yards, 10th most in program history, on 467 carries, including nine games with at least 100 yards. The Canadian has 27 career rushing touchdowns, tied for seventh most in program history. RB Clay Thevenin has scored a rushing touchdown in four of the last five games and has 225 rushing yards the past two weeks.
ā¢ WR KJ Duff, named to the Associated Press Midseason All-America Second Team, has scored a touchdown in 5-of-7 games and posted at least 100 receiving yards four times in 2026. He is one receiving touchdown shy of tying Leonte Carroo (2014 & 2015), Brandon Coleman (2012) and Marco Battaglia (1995) for the school record for most receiving touchdowns in a season (10).
DEFENSE
ā¢ Travis Johansen is in his first season as Rutgers' defensive coordinator in 2026. Leading South Dakota to the FCS Playoffs quarterfinals in his first season as head coach in 2025 and previously winning a national championship at Grand View, the Minnesota native has directed six top-10 defenses in bringing 14 years of defensive coordinator experience to New Jersey. Johansen has produced 16 defensive players who have gone on to be drafted in the NFL, signed as a free agent or received camp invites in his coaching career.
ā¢ Rutgers held Maryland to 4-for-13 on third down, forced three three-and-outs and registered six tackles-for-loss.
ā¢ DL Rondo Porter posted three tackles-for-loss with a sack last week and leads the team with six stops in the backfield on the season.
ā¢ LB Sean Allison owns 320 collegiate tackles.
ā¢ DB Chris Joines and DB Bradlee Jones tie for the team lead with 34 tackles, with Jones adding two interceptions, two pass breakups and a forced fumble.
SPECIAL TEAMS
ā¢ Rutgers has blocked 76 kicks (46 punts, 17 field goals, 13 extra points) under head coach Greg Schiano, including three blocked punts returned for touchdowns last season.
ā¢ PK Dane Pizzaro is 23-for-24 on extra points and 6-for-7 on field goals for 41 points scored in 2026.
ā¢ P Jakob Anderson has forced a fair catch on 51-of-101 career attempts with 16 punts of at least 50 yards and 29 downed inside the 20. He completed a pass for 40 yards on a fake punt against USC and was named to the Ray Guy Award's Ray's 8 following three inside the 20 with a long of 57 yards versus Indiana.
ā¢ PK Jack Scullion has booted 92-of-173 (53.2 percent) career kickoffs for a touchback.
VERSUS MICHIGAN
ā¢ Rutgers will play Michigan for the 11th time since joining the Big Ten in 2014. It will be the sixth meeting in New Jersey.
ā¢ Rutgers has played the most games in college football history (1,441), while Michigan ranks third (1,426).
ā¢ In the last meeting at Michigan Stadium in 2023, Rutgers scored first, but No. 2 Michigan answered and took a 31-7 win. Gavin Wimsatt connected with Christian Dremel for a 69-yard touchdown pass on the third play of the game.
ā¢ At SHI Stadium in 2022, Rutgers took a 17-14 lead into halftime, but No. 4 Michigan countered with four touchdowns in the third quarter on the way to a 52-17 win. Max Melton blocked a punt in the first quarter, which was scooped up by Timmy Ward and returned seven yards for a touchdown.
ā¢ In 2021 at Michigan Stadium, Rutgers rallied from down 20-3 at halftime to make it a one-score game, but came up short, 20-13. The Scarlet Knights' defense forced four straight three-and-outs to start the second half, allowing just 42 yards (35 rushing, seven passing) and two first downs after halftime. Overall, Rutgers held the nation's leading rushing team (350.3 yards per game entering) to 112 yards on the ground, including only 48 after the first drive. The unit also stopped the Wolverines on each of the last seven third downs. Noah Vedral connected for a 14-yard touchdown to Aaron Young to cap a 91-yard drive, while Valentino Ambrosio connected for two field goals. Isiah Pacheco rushed for a game-high 107 yards.
ā¢ In 2020 at SHI Stadium, Rutgers put together a 16-play, 75-yard drive over 4:40 to tie the game with 27 seconds remaining against Michigan. Vedral found Aron Cruickshank on fourth-and-nine for an 11-yard touchdown and then ran in for the tying two-point conversion to force overtime. Vedral finished with a career-high 381 passing yards. After each team missed a field goal in the first frame, Jovani Haskins started the second extra period with a 25-yard receiving score, but the Wolverines matched. Michigan then recorded six points and held on for the 48-42 victory in triple overtime.
ā¢ In one of the more memorable games in Rutgers football history, the Scarlet Knights earned a 26-24 victory over Michigan on Oct. 4, 2014, in a home night game to pick up the program's first league win as a member of the Big Ten. Gary Nova led RU with 404 passing yards (third most in RU history) and three touchdowns, while Kyle Federico kicked two field goals. The game was sealed with 3:01 remaining in the fourth quarter when Kemoko Turay skied above the line to block a potential go-ahead 56-yard field goal. The sellout crowd of 53,327 stormed the field to celebrate the win.
ā¢ Both the longest rushing (Pacheco 80-yard touchdown in 2018) and passing (Nova to WR Andrew Turzilli 80-yard touchdown in 2014) play for Rutgers in conference play against a Big Ten opponent came against Michigan.
ā¢ Rutgers game highs versus Michigan:
Rushing Yards: Isiah Pacheco, 142 (2018)
Passing Yards: Gary Nova, 404 (2014)
Receiving Yards: Shameen Jones, 127 (2020)
UP NEXT
ā¢ Rutgers returns to the road to face Wisconsin Nov. 7 at Camp Randall Stadium. The game time and television network will be announced following this weekend's action.
Follow Rutgers football on X (@RFootball & @RUboardwalk), Facebook (/RFootballShow) and Instagram (@rfootball & @ruboardwalk) for the latest news and updates. Also subscribe to the YouTube channel.
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