Rutgers Scarlet Knights 2027 Schedule & Opponents
The 2027 Rutgers Scarlet Knights schedule includes home games against Akron, Boston College, LIU (FCS), Maryland, Northwestern, Ohio State, Washington; road games at Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, UCLA. 9 of 12 games are confirmed as of September 3, 2026; 3 are still projected or to be announced.
2027 opponents (9 of 12 confirmed)
Home games (7)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | Non-conference | September 4, 2027 | Projected |
| Boston College | Non-conference | September 11, 2027 | Projected |
| LIU (FCS) | Non-conference | September 18, 2027 | Projected |
| Maryland | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Northwestern | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Ohio State | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Washington | Conference | — | Confirmed |
Road games (5)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Michigan | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Michigan State | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Nebraska | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| UCLA | Conference | — | Confirmed |
Confirmed = officially announced by the school or conference. Projected = reported or expected but not yet announced. TBA = the slot exists but the opponent or details are still open.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights 2027 schedule FAQ
Who does Rutgers play in 2027?
Rutgers has 12 games on the 2027 schedule so far: home games against Akron, Boston College, LIU (FCS), Maryland, Northwestern, Ohio State, Washington; road games at Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, UCLA. 9 are officially confirmed, and 3 remain projected or to be announced.
How many home games does Rutgers have in 2027?
Rutgers currently has 7 home games and 5 road games on the 2027 schedule. Counts change as remaining games are announced.
How many conference games does Rutgers play in 2027?
9 of the 2027 games listed for Rutgers are Big Ten conference games; the rest are non-conference matchups the school scheduled itself.
When will the 2027 Rutgers schedule be finalized?
Non-conference games are contracted years in advance and are usually the first rows confirmed. Big Ten opponents are set when the conference releases its 2027 schedule, and kickoff dates and times follow later. Rows on this page move from projected or to-be-announced to confirmed as each game is officially announced.
Which 2027 Rutgers games are not confirmed yet?
3 games are still open: Akron (projected), Boston College (projected), LIU (FCS) (projected). They update as announcements land.
Big Ten schools
Data updated: September 3, 2026