Rutgers Scarlet Knights @ Michigan State Spartans
1-0, 1-0 Big Ten
38
1-0, 1-0 Big Ten
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RUTG | 14 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 38 |
MSU | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 27 |
0-1, 0-1 Big Ten
27
0-1, 0-1 Big Ten
Game Leaders
Team Stats
276
Total Yards
369
3
Turnovers
7
16
1st Downs
23
9-66
Penalties
7-52
6/15
3rd Down
7/17
1/1
4th Down
2/4
31:03
Possession
28:57
Game Information
East Lansing, MI
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 16 | 23 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-15 | 7-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Total Yards | 276 | 369 |
| Passing | 170 | 319 |
| Comp/Att | 19/30 | 31/43 |
| Yards per pass | 5.7 | 7.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing | 106 | 50 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 39 |
| Yards per rush | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| Penalties | 9-66 | 7-52 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 7 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Possession | 31:03 | 28:57 |
RUTG @ MSU Videos
Rutgers nabs first Big Ten victory since 2017
Reed jukes Rutgers defender for 50-yard TD
Pacheco finds hole for an early Rutgers strike
2026 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| USC | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Washington | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
5-star Hayden Stepp, 4-star Tae Walden Jr commit to Oregon
Oregon secured a pair of high-profile additions in the 2027 class Wednesday.
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How every 2027 five-star college football prospect will fit
There are 23 five-star players in the class, and we scout each one's game for the next level.
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Ohio State adds to Harrison pipeline, adds 5-star WR Jett
Five-star wide receiver Jett Harrison, the younger brother of ex-Ohio State All-American Marvin Harrison Jr., announced his commitment to the Buckeyes' 2028 class on Wednesday.
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