What time is Rutgers football vs. Maryland? TV, prediction for Week 7

October 13, 2026

Rutgers football returns from a crucial bye week aiming to snap a four-game losing streak, traveling to Maryland for a Week 7 matchup on Saturday, October 17. The Scarlet Knights, led by head coach Greg Schiano, face a Terrapins team that has also struggled, having lost three straight games, including a 45-16 blowout to Ohio State.

Maryland, under coach Mike Locksley, is coming off a rough stretch and sees this as a potential Homecoming victory, though Rutgers has shown resilience in recent visits to College Park. The game kicks off at 12:30 p.m.

ET and will air live on the Big Ten Network, offering fans a chance to watch two teams in desperate need of a win. Rutgers, a 4.5-point underdog, holds a slight edge in offensive firepower and has historically performed well in this rivalry, including clinching bowl eligibility in 2024.

With key players like running back Antwan Raymond and wide receiver KJ Duff expected to lead the charge, the Scarlet Knights could pull off a narrow victory despite both defenses ranking among the weakest in the conference.