- Matchup: Indiana Hoosiers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Venue: SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Scarlet Knights (+23.5)
- Over/Under: 55.5
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The Indiana Hoosiers (4-0) are set to visit SHI Stadium on Saturday, October 3, 2026, where they will compete against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-3). The Scarlet Knights enter this clash as 23.5-point underdogs according to bookmakers. The total for the game has been established at 55.5.
With a perfect record of 4-0 this season, the Indiana Hoosiers are eager to maintain their momentum. Their most recent outing ended in a 29-23 win over the Northwestern Wildcats. The Hoosiers executed 40 rushes for 271 yards, averaging an impressive 6.8 yards per attempt. Throughout the game, they ran 69 plays accumulating 472 total yards. On defense, Indiana allowed 22 completions out of 30 passes, totaling 293 yards for a completion rate of 73.3%. On the ground, they conceded just 32 yards on 27 carries, averaging 1.2 yards per rush.
This season, the Hoosiers have amassed a total of 1,855 yards. In terms of scoring, Indiana has achieved 13 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing touchdowns, with only 1 turnover. The team has recorded 90 first downs and incurred 17 penalties amounting to 138 yards. They average 233.5 rushing yards per game, ranking 19th in Division I. Offensive scoring has been prolific, with the Hoosiers clocking in at an average of 43.5 points per game.
Conversely, the Hoosiers’ pass defense has yielded 672 yards, ranking 30th nationally. They allow 168.0 passing yards per game, maintaining a 64.7% completion rate against them. This season, they have allowed 233.8 total yards per game, placing them 6th nationally. They’ve surrendered 2 touchdowns through the air and another 2 on the ground. Opponents are averaging 2.2 yards per carry and 65.8 rushing yards per game, accumulating a total of 263 rushing yards against them this season. Defensively, the Hoosiers rank 5th nationally, allowing only 9.8 points per game.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights enter this game with a record of 1-3. In their last matchup, they triumphed with a score of 58-7 against the Howard Bison. The Scarlet Knights allowed 29 rushing attempts totaling 133 yards (4.6 yards per carry). Their pass defense held opponents to a completion rate of 42.1%, giving up 51 yards on 8 completions from 19 attempts. Rutgers concluded the game with 534 total yards over 72 plays, averaging 7.4 yards per play. The ground attack was strong, averaging 5.7 yards per carry with a total of 266 yards on 47 attempts.
As for the Scarlet Knights, they average 431.0 yards per game, ranking 45th in Division I. Their offense has committed 19 penalties costing 128 yards, positioning them at 119th in the nation regarding discipline. They’ve averaged 153.8 rushing yards per game, accruing a total of 615 rushing yards this season. However, they have thrown 9 interceptions and lost 1 fumble, while recording 93 first downs. In scoring terms, the Scarlet Knights rank 55th in Division I, averaging 33.8 points per game. They’ve also amassed 1,109 passing yards, yielding an average of 277.3 yards per game, good for 32nd in the nation.
Defensively, the Scarlet Knights are permitting an average of 28.5 points per game, placing them 107th nationally. Throughout the season, they have conceded 667 rushing yards (166.8 yards per game) and 6 rushing touchdowns. Moreover, they have allowed 6 touchdowns through the air, averaging 194.3 passing yards per game, which ranks them 56th nationally. They have participated in 235 defensive plays, ranking 34th in Division I, and have managed to force 2 fumbles and 4 interceptions this season, giving up a total of 114 points overall.
Who will prevail in tonight’s clash between the Hoosiers and Scarlet Knights against the spread?
Pick: Indiana Hoosiers -23.5
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