Rutgers at Penn State

Saturday, November 21, 2026 Share

Rutgers plays at Penn State on Saturday, November 21. It will be their 36th meeting; Penn State leads the series 33–⁠2.

Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.

AwayRutgers2–⁠4 in 2026

HomePenn State3–⁠4 in 2026

Kickoff time TBA at Beaver Stadium, University Park

From the numbers

KJ Duff has been the target on 40% of Rutgers’s passes (69 of 172), the biggest share in FBS.Share

Computed from every game through Oct 18 and the score after every scoring play; a note appears only when few teams share it. All the numbers.

Players to watch

Rutgers

ReceiverK.J. Duff42 catches, 741 yards, 9 TDLast: at Maryland, 9 catches, 113 yards, 2 TDNo. 4 in FBS in receiving touchdowns
Running backAntwan Raymond498 rushing yards, 5 TDLast: at Maryland, 16 carries, 29 yards, 1 TD; 2 catches, 29 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
Defensive backBradlee Jones29 tackles, 2 INTLast: at Maryland, 4 tacklesTeam leader in tackles

Penn State

QuarterbackRocco Becht1,664 passing yards, 12 TDLast: at Michigan, 28 of 44, 267 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT; 7 carries, −1 yardTeam leader in passing yards
ReceiverChase Sowell34 catches, 510 yards, 3 TDLast: at Michigan, 11 catches ★, 151 yards ★, 1 TDTeam leader in receiving yards
LinebackerTony Rojas56 tackles, 5 sacks, 2 INTLast: at Michigan, 12 tackles, 1 sackTeam leader in tackles

Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Before kickoff

Our ratings and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Penn State 75% to win.

The line

No line posted yet.

The series

Every Rutgers–Penn State game

Penn State leads 33–⁠2 in 35 meetings.

Recent meetings
2025	Penn State 40, Rutgers 36
2023	Penn State 27, Rutgers 6
2022	Penn State 55, Rutgers 10
2021	Penn State 28, Rutgers 0
2020	Penn State 23, Rutgers 7
2019	Penn State 27, Rutgers 6

Around this game

Rutgers

Next gamevs. Michigan StateNov. 28, 2026
SeasonRutgers in 2026
ProgramRutgers history and records