PISCATAWAY − Rutgers football aims to extend its undefeated season to 4-0 as they host Washington tonight at SHI Stadium.
This game marks the Big Ten opener for Rutgers, while the Huskies will be playing their second conference matchup, having previously defeated Northwestern last week after joining as newcomers.
The Scarlet Knights have a significant chance to secure a victory in a lively primetime atmosphere broadcast on national television.
Fans can watch the Rutgers football vs. Washington game on FOX, with Tim Brando providing play-by-play commentary and analyst Devin Gardner alongside him, while Josh Sims will handle sideline reporting.
The game is scheduled for September 27 at 8 p.m.
According to the Action Network as of September 26, Rutgers is a 2.5-point favorite against Washington. The over/under is set at 44.5, with Rutgers’ moneyline at -130 and Washington’s at +110.
Predicting the outcome of this game is challenging, as both teams face their toughest opponent yet this season. If the Scarlet Knights can start strong and energize the crowd, they could gain a crucial advantage. Key factors will include limiting big plays by Washington’s Will Rogers and effectively moving the ball against a strong defense. Ultimately, avoiding turnovers will be essential. The prediction stands at Rutgers 21, Washington 17.
Rutgers’ 2024 schedule highlights include:
– Aug. 29: vs. Howard, W, 44-7
– Sept. 7: vs. Akron, W, 49-17
– Sept. 21: at Virginia Tech, W, 26-23
– Sept. 27: vs. Washington, 8 p.m.
– Oct. 5: at Nebraska, noon/3:30 p.m./4 p.m.
– Oct. 12: vs. Wisconsin, TBA
– Oct. 19: vs. UCLA, noon/3:30 p.m./4 p.m.
– Oct. 25: at USC, 11 p.m.
– Nov. 9: vs. Minnesota, TBA
– Nov. 16: at Maryland, TBA
– Nov. 23: vs. Illinois, TBA
– Nov. 30: at Michigan State, TBA
Washington’s 2024 schedule includes:
– Aug. 31: vs. Weber State, W, 35-3
– Sept. 7: vs. Eastern Michigan, W, 30-9
– Sept. 14: at Washington State, L, 24-19
– Sept. 21: vs. Northwestern, W, 24-5
– Sept. 27: at Rutgers, 8 p.m. ET
– Oct. 5: vs. Michigan, TBD
– Oct. 12: at Iowa, TBD
– Oct. 26: at Indiana, TBD
– Nov. 2: vs. USC, 3:30 p.m. ET/4 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. ET
– Nov. 9: at Penn State, TBD
– Nov. 15: vs. UCLA, 9 p.m. ET
– Nov. 30: at Oregon, TBD