2024 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team

2024 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football
2024 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football
Conference	Big Ten Conference
Record	2–0 (0–0 Big Ten)
Head coach	Greg Schiano (16th season);
Offensive coordinator	Kirk Ciarrocca (4th season)
Defensive coordinator	Joe Harasymiak (3rd season)
Home stadium	SHI Stadium
	Seasons ← 2023 2025 →

2024 Big Ten Conference football standings
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Team	W		L	W		L
Indiana	1	–	0	3	–	0
Michigan State	1	–	0	3	–	0
No. 24 Illinois	0	–	0	3	–	0
No. 22 Nebraska	0	–	0	3	–	0
No. 9 Oregon	0	–	0	3	–	0
No. 3 Ohio State	0	–	0	2	–	0
No. 10 Penn State	0	–	0	2	–	0
Rutgers	0	–	0	2	–	0
No. 11 USC	0	–	0	2	–	0
Iowa	0	–	0	2	–	1
No. 18 Michigan	0	–	0	2	–	1
Minnesota	0	–	0	2	–	1
Northwestern	0	–	0	2	–	1
Washington	0	–	0	2	–	1
Wisconsin	0	–	0	2	–	1
Purdue	0	–	0	1	–	1
Maryland	0	–	1	2	–	1
UCLA	0	–	1	1	–	1
Championship: December 7, 2024
$ – Conference champion y – Championship game participant As of September 17, 2024 Rankings from AP Poll

The 2024 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team will represent Rutgers University as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Scarlet Knights are led by Greg Schiano in the fifth year of his second stint (16th overall season) as Rutgers' head coach. The Scarlet Knights will play their home games at SHI Stadium located in Piscataway, New Jersey.

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
August 29	6:00 p.m.	Howard*	SHI Stadium Piscataway, NJ	BTN	W 44–7	47,803
September 7	12:00 p.m.	Akron*	SHI Stadium Piscataway, NJ	BTN	W 49–17	41,021
September 21	3:30 p.m.	at Virginia Tech*	Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA	ACCN
September 27	8:00 p.m.	Washington	SHI Stadium Piscataway, NJ	FOX
October 5		at Nebraska	Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE
October 12		Wisconsin	SHI Stadium Piscataway, NJ
October 19		UCLA	SHI Stadium Piscataway, NJ
October 25	11:00 p.m.	at USC	Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA	FOX
November 9		Minnesota	SHI Stadium Piscataway, NJ
November 16		at Maryland	SECU Stadium College Park, MD
November 23		Illinois	SHI Stadium Piscataway, NJ
November 30		at Michigan State	Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI
*Non-conference game All times are in Eastern time

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Game summaries

vs. Howard (FCS)

Pregame line	Over/under

Game One – Howard Bison (FCS) (0-0) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Howard (FCS)	0	7	0	0	7
Rutgers	7	10	14	13	44

at SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ

Date: Thursday August 29, 2024
Game time: 6:00 PM
Game attendance: 47,803
TV announcers (BTN): Jason Horowitz (play-by-play), Matt Millen (analyst), and Taryn Hatcher (sideline)

Game information

First quarter

(8:53) RUTG – Eric Rogers 52-yard interception return (Jai Patel kick) (Rutgers 7-0)

Second quarter

(4:51) RUTG – Dymere Miller 2-yard pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Jai Patel kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 3:55; Rutgers 14-0)
(0:40) HOW – Eden James 2-yard run (Dylan West kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 4:05; Rutgers 14-7)
(0:04) RUTG – Jai Patel 36-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 61 yards, 0:34; Rutgers 17-7)

Third quarter

(8:06) RUTG – Kyle Monangai 7-yard run (Jai Patel kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 3:45; Rutgers 24-7)
(2:33) RUTG – Samuel Brown V 34-yard pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Jai Patel kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 4:34; Rutgers 31-7)

Fourth quarter

(4:16) RUTG – Kenny Fletcher 3-yard pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Jai Patel kick) (Drive: 13 plays, 87 yards, 8:16; Rutgers 38-7)
(0:00) RUTG – Antwan Raymond 11-yard run (Drive: 2 plays, 31 yards, 0:15; Rutgers 44-7)

Statistics	HOW	RUTG
First downs	14	29
Total yards	60–262	70–476
Rushing yards	35–146	46–329
Passing yards	116	147
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	14–25–1	15–24–1
Time of possession	26:46	33:14

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Howard	Passing	Jashawn Scroggins	14/25, 116 yards, INT
	Rushing	Jashawn Scroggins	12 carries, 67 yards
	Receiving	Isiah Williams	3 receptions, 39 yards
Rutgers	Passing	Athan Kaliakmanis	15/24, 147 yards, 3 TD
	Rushing	Kyle Monangai	19 carries, 165 yards, TD
	Receiving	Dymere Miller	4 receptions, 37 yards, TD

vs Akron

Pregame line	Over/under
RUTG -24.5	41.5

Akron Zips (0-1) vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Akron	0	3	7	7	17
Rutgers	7	14	14	14	49

at SHI Stadium • Piscataway, New Jersey

Date: September 7
Game time: 12:00 PM
Game weather: Cloudy, 76 °F (24 °C), Wind: SW 7mph
Game attendance: 41,021
Referee: Bryan Banks
TV announcers (BTN): Jason Horowitz (play-by-play), Adam Breneman (analyst), and Taryn Hatcher (sideline)

Statistics	Akron	Rutgers
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Akron	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Rutgers	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

at Virginia Tech

Pregame line	Over/under

Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-0) at Virginia Tech Hokies (2-1) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rutgers	0	0	0	0	0
Virginia Tech	0	0	0	0	0

at Lane Stadium • Blacksburg, Virginia

Date: September 21
Game time: 3:30 PM
TV: ACCN

Statistics	Rutgers	Virginia Tech
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Rutgers	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Virginia Tech	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

vs Washington

Pregame line	Over/under

Washington Huskies (0-0) vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Washington	0	0	0	0	0
Rutgers	0	0	0	0	0

at SHI Stadium • Piscataway, New Jersey

Date: September 28

Statistics	Washington	Rutgers
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Washington	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Rutgers	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

at Nebraska

Pregame line	Over/under

Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-0) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (0-0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rutgers	0	0	0	0	0
Nebraska	0	0	0	0	0

at Memorial Stadium • Lincoln, Nebraska

Date: October 5

Statistics	Rutgers	Nebraska
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Rutgers	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Nebraska	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

vs Wisconsin

Pregame line	Over/under

Wisconsin Badgers (0-0) vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Wisconsin	0	0	0	0	0
Rutgers	0	0	0	0	0

at SHI Stadium • Piscataway, New Jersey

Date: October 12

Statistics	Wisconsin	Rutgers
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Wisconsin	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Rutgers	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

vs UCLA

Pregame line	Over/under

UCLA Bruins (0-0) vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
UCLA	0	0	0	0	0
Rutgers	0	0	0	0	0

at SHI Stadium • Piscataway, New Jersey

Date: October 19

Statistics	UCLA	Rutgers
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UCLA	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Rutgers	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

at USC

Pregame line	Over/under

Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-0) at USC Trojans (0-0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rutgers	0	0	0	0	0
USC	0	0	0	0	0

at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum • Los Angeles, California

Date: October 26

Statistics	Rutgers	USC
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Rutgers	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
USC	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

vs Minnesota

Pregame line	Over/under

Minnesota Golden Gophers (0-0) vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Minnesota	0	0	0	0	0
Rutgers	0	0	0	0	0

at SHI Stadium • Piscataway, New Jersey

Date: November 9

Statistics	Minnesota	Rutgers
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Minnesota	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Rutgers	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

at Maryland

Pregame line	Over/under

Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-0) at Maryland Terrapins (0-0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rutgers	0	0	0	0	0
Maryland	0	0	0	0	0

at SECU Stadium • College Park, Maryland

Date: November 16

Statistics	Rutgers	Maryland
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Rutgers	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Maryland	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

vs Illinois

Pregame line	Over/under

Illinois Fighting Illini (0-0) vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Illinois	0	0	0	0	0
Rutgers	0	0	0	0	0

at SHI Stadium • Piscataway, New Jersey

Date: November 23

Statistics	Illinois	Rutgers
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Illinois	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Rutgers	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

at Michigan State

Pregame line	Over/under

Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-0) at Michigan State Spartans (0-0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rutgers	0	0	0	0	0
Michigan State	0	0	0	0	0

at Spartan Stadium • East Lansing, Michigan

Date: November 30

Statistics	Rutgers	Michigan State
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Rutgers	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Michigan State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Rankings

Ranking movements
**Legend:** — = Not ranked
	Week
Poll	Pre	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	Final
AP	—	—	—	—
Coaches	—	—	—	—
CFP	Not released																Not released

References

^ "2024 Football Schedule". Rutgers University Athletics. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
^ Lanni, Patrick. "Rutgers' 2024 football schedule set as Big Ten reveals dates for new-look conference". NJ.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.

[1] "2024 Football Schedule". Rutgers University Athletics. Retrieved December 24, 2023.

[2] Lanni, Patrick. "Rutgers' 2024 football schedule set as Big Ten reveals dates for new-look conference". NJ.com. Retrieved December 24, 2023.

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