We have reached the point where the question is not about winning or losing for Rutgers. It is simply — can the team compete?
No, this is not a good Michigan team, but the Wolverines come to town as a two-touchdown favorite with great success under their belt against Rutgers.
The Scarlet Knights fell to 2-5 with their third double-digit loss of the season and second straight coming by four scores against a ranked team in the Big Ten.
On Halloween, Rutgers will look to flip the switch on history but
at this point, is it possible?
Rutgers vs. Michigan Series History
These two teams first met in 2014 after Rutgers joined the Big Ten. It was a win for the Scarlet Knights but Michigan has won the last nine games.
The total score in those nine games (look away Rutgers fans), 407-116.
Rutgers has scored over 20 points just once in the last nine games against Michigan and has been shut out twice.
Here is a rundown of all matchups:
- Oct. 4, 2014: Rutgers 26, Michigan 24
- Nov. 7, 2015: Michigan 49, Rutgers 16
- Oct. 8, 2016: Michigan 78, Rutgers 0
- Oct. 28, 2017: Michigan 35, Rutgers 14
- Nov. 10, 2018: Michigan 42, Rutgers 7
- Sept. 28, 2019: Michigan 52, Rutgers 0
- Nov. 21, 2020: Michigan 48, Rutgers 42
- Sept. 25, 2021: Michigan 20, Rutgers 13
- Nov. 5, 2022: Michigan 52, Rutgers 17
- Sept. 23, 2023: Michigan 31, Rutgers 7
It has been an ugly run for a Rutgers team that is in need of a victory against anyone, but definitely against a team that it has not beaten in over a decade.
