The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-4) travel to Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, to face the Northwestern Wildcats (5-1) in a CFB Week 8 regular-season contest on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with kickoff set for 12:00 p.m. ET on Peacock.
Northwestern enters this matchup as one of the sturdier teams in the Big 10, carrying a 5-1 record and a three-game winning streak into the home contest. The Wildcats have been particularly dominant at Ryan Field, posting a perfect 4-0 record there this season. Their offense has averaged 33.5 points and 424.5 yards per game, while a turnover margin of plus-7 reflects a team that has consistently won the possession battle. A 2-1 conference record gives them a firm foothold in the divisional standings heading into the second half of the regular season…