Rutgers prepares for matchup against Howard on Friday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Rutgers hosts Howard at SHI Stadium on September 25 at 7:00 PM ET as the Scarlet Knights seek their first win of the season after facing USC last week. This will be the seventh meeting between the teams, with Rutgers holding a commanding lead in series history, winning all previous matchups by double digits. The Scarlet Knights aim to bounce back from a rough start this season. Howard enters the game looking to improve as well.
- •Rutgers has outscored Howard 261-60 in six previous meetings.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET at SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ.
- •Howard last faced Rutgers in 2024, losing 44-7.
- •Rutgers has experienced a challenging season with losses prior to this game.
- •Weather conditions for the game include 67 degrees and a 40% chance of rain.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rutgers Football Week 4 vs. Howard: Series History & More
"The Scarlet Knights welcome Howard to town on Friday night.
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