Rutgers football visits Wisconsin aiming for key Big Ten win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 1:17 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Rutgers football travel to Madison to face Wisconsin on November 7 after a recent home loss to Michigan, where they fell 28-21. Wisconsin also seeks to rebound from a 30-0 defeat to Iowa. Rutgers quarterback Dylan Lonergan remains out, likely leaving AJ Surace to start under center. Wisconsin's Colton Joseph has shown versatility but was benched in the Iowa game due to recent struggles. The Badgers' strong defense, particularly their linebacker unit, poses a significant challenge for the Scarlet Knights' offense, which has faced issues moving the ball.
- •Rutgers is seeking its second Big Ten win this season
- •Wisconsin is currently 5-3 after last season's 4-8 finish
- •Dylan Lonergan is out, AJ Surace likely starts for Rutgers
- •Colton Joseph leads Wisconsin in both passing and rushing
- •Game kicks off at 4:15 p.m. on November 7.
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