2026 Rutgers Football Kickoff Special on MSG Networks
Aug 21 | Football
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Tune into MSG Networks tonight (Friday) as the "Rutgers Football Kickoff Special" returns for the latest on the Scarlet Knights in preparation for the 2026 season. The show is presented by Choose New Jersey and debuts at 6:30 p.m. with replays leading up to the season opener.
The special includes interviews with head coach Greg Schiano, RB Antwan Raymond and more as the Scarlet Knights are in the midst of training camp. Also stay tuned for features behind the scenes within the program.
Rutgers opens the season Thursday, Sept. 3 hosting UMass at SHI Stadium. Season and single game tickets for all seven home games are on sale. To purchase, visit 2026 Ticket Central or call 866-445-GORU (4678). Benefits of being a season ticket holder include an exclusive opportunity to purchase season parking on Busch campus within walking distance to SHI Stadium, a payment plan option and other Rutgers ticket offers throughout the year.
2026 Rutgers Football
Thursday, Sept. 3 (Postgame Fireworks) vs. UMass, 6 p.m., Big Ten Network
Friday, Sept. 11 at Boston College, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2
Saturday, Sept. 19 (New Jersey Day/Scarlet Out) vs. USC*, 3:30 p.m., CBS (presented by Motorola Solutions)
Friday, Sept. 25 (Sir Henry's Birthday Bash & Eric LeGrand's "A Walk to Believe") vs. Howard, 7 p.m., Big Ten Network (presented by GGL Injury Lawyers)
Saturday, Oct. 3 (Homecoming & Family Weekend) vs. Indiana*, 8 p.m. (presented by RWJBarnabas Health)
Saturday, Oct. 17 at Maryland*, no later than 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24 at Northwestern*
Saturday, Oct. 31 (Halloween on the Banks) vs. Michigan* (presented by PNC Bank)
Saturday, Nov. 7 at Wisconsin*
Saturday, Nov. 14 (Military Appreciation) vs. Nebraska* (presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
Saturday, Nov. 21 at Penn State*
Saturday, Nov. 28 (Holiday Fest/Senior Day) vs. Michigan State* (presented by Provident Bank)
* - Big Ten
All Times Eastern
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.
The special includes interviews with head coach Greg Schiano, RB Antwan Raymond and more as the Scarlet Knights are in the midst of training camp. Also stay tuned for features behind the scenes within the program.
Rutgers opens the season Thursday, Sept. 3 hosting UMass at SHI Stadium. Season and single game tickets for all seven home games are on sale. To purchase, visit 2026 Ticket Central or call 866-445-GORU (4678). Benefits of being a season ticket holder include an exclusive opportunity to purchase season parking on Busch campus within walking distance to SHI Stadium, a payment plan option and other Rutgers ticket offers throughout the year.
2026 Rutgers Football
Thursday, Sept. 3 (Postgame Fireworks) vs. UMass, 6 p.m., Big Ten Network
Friday, Sept. 11 at Boston College, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2
Saturday, Sept. 19 (New Jersey Day/Scarlet Out) vs. USC*, 3:30 p.m., CBS (presented by Motorola Solutions)
Friday, Sept. 25 (Sir Henry's Birthday Bash & Eric LeGrand's "A Walk to Believe") vs. Howard, 7 p.m., Big Ten Network (presented by GGL Injury Lawyers)
Saturday, Oct. 3 (Homecoming & Family Weekend) vs. Indiana*, 8 p.m. (presented by RWJBarnabas Health)
Saturday, Oct. 17 at Maryland*, no later than 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24 at Northwestern*
Saturday, Oct. 31 (Halloween on the Banks) vs. Michigan* (presented by PNC Bank)
Saturday, Nov. 7 at Wisconsin*
Saturday, Nov. 14 (Military Appreciation) vs. Nebraska* (presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
Saturday, Nov. 21 at Penn State*
Saturday, Nov. 28 (Holiday Fest/Senior Day) vs. Michigan State* (presented by Provident Bank)
* - Big Ten
All Times Eastern
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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