Rutgers vs Northwestern Football Odds

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The Scarlet Knights will play the Wildcats on Saturday, October 24th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Ryan Field. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on Peacock.

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Key Matchup Stats

We're now well into the 2026 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between Rutgers and Northwestern taking place at Ryan Field. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Rutgers has a 91.33 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for Northwestern is 97.33.
  • Away Rutgers - Heading into Week 8, Rutgers currently has a 0-1 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season. This ranks them 4th in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
  • Home Northwestern - Northwestern has a 4-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2026 Week 8 matchup, they rank 1st in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Like the Rutgers away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
  • Points Scored - For the 2026 season, Rutgers ranks 15th (150) in the Big Ten Conference, with Northwestern currently ranking 8th (201) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
  • Points Against - Also in 2026, Rutgers stands 3rd (161) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in 2026. Northwestern sits at 9th (102) in the Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2026 season so far.
  • Team Records - Rutgers has a 1-4 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with Northwestern currently 5-1 for the 2026 NCAAF regular season.

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Recent Meetings Since 2022

Recent Meetings Since 2022
WeekGameResultMargin
2026
Week 8		Rutgers vs Northwestern
Saturday, October 24th, 2026		NU 42, RUTG 14
Ryan Field		Northwestern by 28
2023
Week 1		Northwestern vs Rutgers
Sunday, September 3rd, 2023		RUTG 24, NU 7
SHI Stadium		Rutgers by 17

Team Standings

2026-2027 College Football Regular Season Standings - Rutgers, Northwestern
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
#20 Northwestern3-29.000622691505-01-2L1
Rutgers0-20.000141501611-30-1L1

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Team Schedules & Results


2026-27 Rutgers Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1UMass vs
Rutgers		MASS 37, RUTG 21
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
Week 2Rutgers vs
Boston College		BC 28, RUTG 21
Friday, September 11th, 2026
Week 3USC vs
Rutgers		USC 42, RUTG 35
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Week 4Howard vs
Rutgers		RUTG 58, HOW 7
Friday, September 25th, 2026
Week 5Indiana vs
Rutgers		IU 47, RUTG 15
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Week 7Rutgers vs
Maryland		RUTG 37, MD 30
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Week 8Rutgers vs
Northwestern		NU 42, RUTG 14
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Week 9Michigan vs
Rutgers		MICH 28, RUTG 21
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Week 10Rutgers vs
Wisconsin		Saturday, November 7th, 2026
4:15 pm EST
Week 11Nebraska vs
Rutgers		Saturday, November 14th, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 12Rutgers vs
Penn State		Saturday, November 21st, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 13Michigan State vs
Rutgers		Saturday, November 28th, 2026
12:00 am EST


2026-27 Northwestern Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1South Dakota State vs
Northwestern		NU 34, SDST 18
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Week 3Colorado vs
Northwestern		NU 41, COLO 7
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Week 4Northwestern vs
Indiana		IU 29, NU 23
Friday, September 25th, 2026
Week 5Penn State vs
Northwestern		NU 34, PSU 13
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
Week 6Ball State vs
Northwestern		NU 45, BALL 14
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Week 7Northwestern vs
Michigan State		NU 24, MSU 21
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Week 8Rutgers vs
Northwestern		NU 42, RUTG 14
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Week 9Northwestern vs
Oregon		ORE 34, NU 26
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Week 10Iowa vs
Northwestern		Saturday, November 7th, 2026
7:30 pm EST
Week 11Northwestern vs
Ohio State		Saturday, November 14th, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 12Northwestern vs
Minnesota		Saturday, November 21st, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 13Illinois vs
Northwestern		Saturday, November 28th, 2026
12:00 am EST

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How to Bet on the Rutgers vs Northwestern College Football Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Rutgers vs Northwestern Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Rutgers vs Northwestern Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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