Michigan State at Rutgers
Michigan State at Rutgers is Saturday, Nov 28. Kickoff time and channel TBA. The Gotta See It Meter calls it worth having on: 19 of 100 (I'll Bite), mostly on power-conference matchup and conference game.
- Date
- Saturday, Nov 28, 2026
- Kickoff
- Not yet announced
- TV
- Not yet announced
- Venue
- SHI Stadium
- City
- Piscataway, NJ
- Week
- Week 13
- Conference game
- Yes
I'll Bite
Mich. State2–5
Wvs Toledo30–20
Wvs E. Michigan35–7
Lat Notre Dame10–27
Lvs Nebraska13–31
Lat Wisconsin3–31
Lvs Illinois37–38
Lvs Northwestern21–24
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 Mich. State
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 52.5 points a game and Rutgers plays fast — 67.5 snaps a game, 67th nationally. The last 5 meetings have averaged a 13.0-point margin.
PaceSpeed LimitMich. State Snail · Rutgers Speed Limit
SeriesSplit Decisionavg margin 13.0 over 5 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Michigan State | Rutgers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 21.3114th | 31.258th | |
| Points allowed | 25.482nd | 31.8119th | |
| Yards per play | 4.8131st | 6.055th | |
| Yards allowed per play | 5.476th | 6.4130th | |
| Plays per game | 65.094th | 67.567th | |
| Turnover margin | -5121st | -5121st | |
| 3rd down conversion | 40.2%76th | 41.9%58th |
More stats +11
| Michigan State | Rutgers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 119.1119th | 138.099th | |
| Passing yards per game | 191.6107th | 265.835th | |
| QB completion rate | 66.0%45th | 59.9%99th | |
| QB yards per attempt | 6.8105th | 8.823rd | |
| O-line rank | 124thline yards · sack rate | 113thline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 67thstuff rate · havoc | 89thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 1277th | 9107th | |
| Interceptions | 2115th | 472nd | |
| Forced fumbles | 1121st | 288th | |
| Penalties per game | 4.04th | 4.04th | |
| Time of possession | 29:5772nd | 31:5036th |
The series
Rutgers leads 3–2 over the last 5
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rutgers 41–14 | 27 |
| 2023 | Rutgers 27–24 | 3 |
| 2022 | Mich. State 27–21 | 6 |
| 2021 | Mich. State 31–13 | 18 |
| 2020 | Rutgers 38–27 | 11 |
How to watch
| Network | TV TBA |
|---|---|
| Stream | — |
| Kickoff | TBA |
| 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 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 19 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Michigan State vs Rutgers start?
- Saturday, Nov 28. Kickoff time TBA.
- What channel is Michigan State vs Rutgers on?
- TV TBA.
- Where is Michigan State vs Rutgers played?
- SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ.