Michigan RV at Rutgers
Michigan at Rutgers kicks off Saturday, Oct 31 at 12:30 PM EDT on BTN. The Gotta See It Meter calls it worth having on: 21 of 100 (I'll Bite), mostly on power-conference matchup and conference game.
- Date
- Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
- Kickoff
- TV
- BTN · Cable · Fox One
- Venue
- SHI Stadium
- City
- Piscataway, NJ
- Week
- Week 9
- Conference game
- Yes
I'll Bite
Michigan4–2
Wvs W. Michigan13–12
Wvs Oklahoma17–10
Wvs UTEP52–17
Lvs Iowa19–20
Lat Minnesota14–20
Wvs Penn State21–18
at Rutgers
Nothing since.
Rutgers2–4
Lvs UMass21–37
Lat Boston Col.21–28
Lvs USC35–42
Wvs Howard58–7
Lvs Indiana15–47
Wat Maryland37–30
vs Michigan
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 53.8 points a game and Rutgers plays fast — 67.5 snaps a game, 67th nationally. The last 5 meetings have averaged a 24.8-point margin.
PaceSnailMichigan Snail · Rutgers Speed Limit
SeriesCall 911avg margin 24.8 over 5 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Michigan | Rutgers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 22.7106th | 31.258th | |
| Points allowed | 16.220th | 31.8119th | |
| Yards per play | 5.4102nd | 6.055th | |
| Yards allowed per play | 4.01st | 6.4130th | |
| Plays per game | 58.3137th | 67.567th | |
| Turnover margin | -399th | -5121st | |
| 3rd down conversion | 40.8%70th | 41.9%58th |
More stats +11
| Michigan | Rutgers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 147.785th | 138.099th | |
| Passing yards per game | 165.7125th | 265.835th | |
| QB completion rate | 58.5%109th | 59.9%99th | |
| QB yards per attempt | 7.478th | 8.823rd | |
| O-line rank | 73rdline yards · sack rate | 113thline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 45thstuff rate · havoc | 89thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 1453rd | 9107th | |
| Interceptions | 634th | 472nd | |
| Forced fumbles | 288th | 288th | |
| Penalties per game | 7.7109th | 4.04th | |
| Time of possession | 28:16111th | 31:5036th |
The series
Michigan leads 5–0 over the last 5
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Michigan 31–7 | 24 |
| 2022 | Michigan 52–17 | 35 |
| 2021 | Michigan 20–13 | 7 |
| 2020 | Michigan 48–42 | 6 |
| 2019 | Michigan 52–0 | 52 |
How to watch
| Network | BTN |
|---|---|
| Stream | Cable · Fox One |
| Kickoff | 12:30 PM EDT |
| Where | SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ |
What the Meter sees
| Power-conference matchupTwo of the big four on the same field — the bump, plus the floor every power-conference team carries | +14.0 |
|---|---|
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
| Where it's onBTN — a network puts its best games where everyone can find them | +2.0 |
| How good both teams areBoth teams' poll votes — neither is ranked, so this rides on votes received | +0.1 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 21 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Michigan vs Rutgers start?
- Saturday, Oct 31 at 12:30 PM EDT.
- What channel is Michigan vs Rutgers on?
- BTN.
- How can I stream Michigan vs Rutgers?
- Streaming on Fox One.
- Where is Michigan vs Rutgers played?
- SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ.