Rutgers hosts annual blackout game versus Indiana during homecoming weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Rutgers University has announced that its upcoming homecoming game against Indiana will serve as the annual blackout game. The matchup is scheduled for later in the season, with Indiana ranked No. 6 in the AP preseason poll. This year's event differs from previous years as it will not initiate Big Ten play for the Scarlet Knights. Rutgers previously faced Indiana in a blackout game, going 2-3 in the last five occurrences. The Hoosiers are expected to enter the contest with an undefeated record.
- •Rutgers will face Indiana as part of homecoming festivities.
- •The game will be Rutgers' annual blackout event.
- •Indiana enters the game ranked No. 6 in the AP preseason poll.
- •Rutgers has a 2-3 record in recent blackout games.
- •Indiana is expected to be undefeated before facing Rutgers.
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Rutgers Homecoming Matchup vs Indiana Announced as Annual Blackout Game
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