Indiana football prepares for road matchup against Rutgers this Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Indiana football is set to face Rutgers on Saturday at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. This marks Curt Cignetti's first game against the Scarlet Knights. Indiana has struggled in recent matchups, losing the last three games against Rutgers. While the Hoosiers enter as favorites, Rutgers has shown competitiveness in prior games this season, including a close match against USC. Key players such as KJ Duff and Lee Beebe Jr. are expected to have significant roles in the game.
- •Indiana plays Rutgers on October 2, 2026.
- •The Hoosiers lost their last three matchups against the Scarlet Knights.
- •KJ Duff has 29 receptions for 550 yards and 7 touchdowns this season.
- •Lee Beebe Jr. is expected to have a larger workload due to injuries in the backfield.
- •Curt Cignetti is looking for his first win against Rutgers as head coach.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — 3 bold predictions for Indiana football at Rutgers
"From KJ Duff’s performance to Indiana’s wide receivers, here’s a few predictions for the Hoosiers’ matchup.
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