Our rankings
Northwestern 89%
Rutgers #131 vs Northwestern #50 in our rankings (network centrality).
Rutgers vs Northwestern Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
Our pick: Northwestern, 94% to win · projected 22–38
Common opponents
Northwestern 98%
Northwestern by 27.0 points here, from 2 comparisons.
Efficiency
Northwestern 94%
Projected Rutgers 22, Northwestern 38 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
Rutgers vs Northwestern head to head this season
- Rutgers L 14–42 away, Oct 24
Rutgers and Northwestern common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Rutgers went 0–1, Northwestern went 0–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Rutgers | Northwestern | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Indiana |
L 15–47 home, Oct 3 | L 23–29 away, Sep 25 | NU +26.0 |