Saturday’s game against Michigan has been long promoted as a “Stripeout” for fans attending. It is a variation on the previously popular “Blackout” games that Rutgers held in the past. The most celebrated one was Rutgers first ever Big Ten win in 2014 against Michigan. However, this season’s team, led by head coach Jim Harbaugh, will be a much more formidable opponent than the Brady Hoke led Wolverines from two years ago.
Michigan enters this game ranked #4 in the polls and holds a perfect 5-0 record. They average 44.4 points per game on offense, even after only scoring 14 points in their win over #8 Wisconsin last weekend.