Rutgers football will open up the 2023 season on Sunday against the Northwestern.. After the exit of former head coach Pat Fitzgerald for a hazing scandal, the Wildcats are projected to finish with one of the worst records among Power Five schools.
For Rutgers, this Week 1 matchup is a must-win game for the program, especially given the difficulty of their remaining schedule.
Rutgers has a 10-4 record in season openers under head coach Greg Schiano, which includes wins the past three seasons at Boston College (2022), against Temple (2021), and at Michigan State (2020). The Scarlet Knights have a 101-40-11 home opener record in their program’s history.
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Schiano and the Scarlet Knights had just one Big Ten win last season and will look to improve their conference record in 2023. Fans are optimistic that the Scarlet Knights can qualify for a bowl bid this season, but the path to a bowl game starts on Sunday.
Scroll down to check out five things to look for from Rutgers in the Week 1 matchup against the Northwestern.
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