Rutgers football cruised to a season-opening blowout win over Howard in its opener, and today the Scarlet Knights will look to earn its second win when they host Akron at SHI Stadium.
Greg Schiano’s team has won eight consecutive non-conference games and 12 of the last 13. Rutgers is also 10-3 in September games going back to 2021.
After Rutgers plays Akron, it will have a bye week before its first road game of the season at Virginia Tech on Sept. 21.
Follow along here for updates and highlights throughout the game.
What channel is Rutgers football vs. Akron on today?
TV channel: Big Ten Network (use the Big Ten Network channel finder)
Livestream: Fubo (free trial), Sling TV
Rutgers vs Akron predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of Action Network as of Sept. 6.
The Scarlet Knights’ defense will limit Akron and they should be able to run the ball effectively once again. Rutgers 34, Akron 10.
ODDS: Rutgers by 23
O/U: 40
Rutgers football schedule 2024
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Akron football schedule 2024
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Aug. 31: at Ohio State, L, 52-6
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Sept. 7: at Rutgers
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Sept. 14: vs. Colgate
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Sept. 21: at South Carolina
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Sept. 28: at Ohio
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Oct. 5: vs. Bowling Green
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Oct. 12: at Western Michigan
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Oct. 26: vs. Eastern Michigan
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Nov. 2: vs. Buffalo
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Nov. 13: at Northern Illinois
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Nov. 19: at Kent State
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Nov. 26: vs. Toledo
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