Welcome to the beginning of Big Ten play, as Rutgers hosts Iowa in their first meeting ever. After being ranked #13 in both the coaches and AP polls last week, Iowa lost at home to FCS defending national champion North Dakota State. They come to Piscataway hungry to rebound after their first regular season loss since 2014.
Rutgers overcame a 21-0 first quarter deficit against New Mexico and was able to win the game 37-28. They did their job, finishing their non-conference schedule with a 2-1 record. Now the conference slate begins and Iowa is the start of a brutal three game stretch, with Ohio State and Michigan to follow.