# Northwestern and Rutgers college football matchup

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/northwestern-and-rutgers-college-football-matchup
> Updated: 2026-10-25T16:57:17.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Northwestern entered a Big Ten matchup against Rutgers as a 16-point favorite, holding a 5-1 record compared to Rutgers’ 2-4 record. 

Following the game, Northwestern secured a 42-14 victory, marking its fifth consecutive home win of the season. The win improved Northwestern to a 6-1 overall record and a No. 20 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25. Quarterback Aidan Chiles contributed to five touchdowns, while Caleb Komolafe and Griffin Wilde also recorded significant yardage and scores. 

Rutgers fell to 2-5 overall, a decline impacted by an early injury to starting quarterback Dylan Lonergan. Running back Antwan Raymond was a notable performer for the Scarlet Knights, rushing for 150 yards and a touchdown.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Northwestern defeats Rutgers 42-14 in Big Ten matchup

No. 24 Northwestern defeated Rutgers 42-14, led by Aidan Chiles' five touchdowns and Caleb Komolafe's 150 rushing yards.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/northwestern-defeats-rutgers-42-14-in-big-ten-matchup

### 2026-10-18: Northwestern faces Rutgers in Big Ten matchup

No. 24 Northwestern hosts Rutgers in a Big Ten college football matchup on October 24. Northwestern enters as a 16-point favorite against the 2-4 Rutgers squad.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/northwestern-faces-rutgers-in-big-ten-matchup

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