[mm-video type=playlist id=01fc3gzhz7qrm49z6q player_id=none image=https://rutgerswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/plugins/mm-video/images/playlist-icon.png]
The nightmare stretch of Rutgers’ football schedule is officially over. For only the second time in the program’s history, Rutgers is coming off of three straight games against opponents ranked in the top 25. All three of those teams are now in the top 10. All three were against Big Ten opponents. All three resulted in losses.
Let’s take a look at the odds for this matchup. All Betting Lines are Courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook:
The Scarlet Knights are giving two points (-2) to Northwestern. The over-under is set at 45 (-110).
The Scarlet Knights will attempt to snap their losing streak against yet another Big Ten opponent when they hit the road to take on Northwestern on Saturday at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. Three of their next four games are on the road.
Northwestern is a formidable team, having won the Big Ten West last season. They are sitting at 2-3 on the season and are coming off of their bye week. Rutgers will look to take advantage of the Big Ten’s worst rush defense, which is allowing 234.2 yards on the ground per game. The offense will look to find some stability in this appetizing matchup.
“We’re just looking to this win this game, trying to play hard,” defensive tackle and co-captain Julius Turner said. “Northwestern’s a good team, a lot of respect for them. We’re just practicing playing very hard this week, trying to get some techniques cleaned up and swarm to the ball.”
Visit our free to play game lobby at Daily Ticket, Powered by Tipico Sportsbook