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Does Rutgers play today? Scarlet Knights' schedule after Week 6 bye

Rutgers football enters a critical bye week after a dismal 1-4 start to the season, with head coach Greg Schiano’s team struggling to find consistency on both sides of the ball. The Scarlet Knights’ defense, led by coordinator Travis Johansen, has shown flashes of improvement but remains a major liability, while starting quarterback Dylan Lonergan has finally stabilized after early-season turnover issues.

Rutgers’ only wins came against FCS-level Howard (58-7) and a narrow victory at Boston College (28-21), bookended by losses to UMass (37-21), USC (42-35), and a blowout defeat to defending champion Indiana (47-15). The bye week provides an opportunity for Schiano to address defensive weaknesses and allow injured players time to recover before the next two road games: a trip to Maryland on October 17 and a matchup at Northwestern on October 24.

With a challenging schedule ahead—including potential showdowns with Michigan, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Penn State—Rutgers faces an uphill battle to avoid another disappointing season.

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