Rutgers football schedules Akron for 2031 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:27 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Rutgers football has confirmed an out-of-conference matchup against Akron for September 13, 2031. This addition to the schedule comes alongside a previously announced game against Temple on September 6, 2031. Rutgers previously faced Akron twice, winning both encounters. The Knights have a history of scheduling Mid-American Conference teams, with games against Ohio, Miami (Ohio), and UMass planned leading into this matchup.
- •Rutgers will play Akron on September 13, 2031.
- •The Scarlet Knights have defeated Akron in both previous meetings.
- •Rutgers has upcoming games against Temple and MAC teams through 2031.
- •The Knights scheduled several MAC opponents in recent seasons.
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Rutgers Football Adds Akron as Out-of-Conference Opponent for 2031 Season
"Rutgers adds another opponent to 2031 schedule.
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