ANN ARBOR, Michigan -- Rutgers' biggest X-factor is hoping to avoid being a non-factor against Michigan.
True freshman running back Raheem Blackshear, who has scored touchdowns in both of the last two games, is dealing with a thigh injury and is questionable leading up to Saturday's kickoff against Michigan.
The news was reported on television by Big Ten Network, which is broadcasting today's game.
Recent history suggests Rutgers is not match for the best teams in the Big Ten. Perhaps that changes this week at Michigan after the Scarlet Knights toppled back-to-back conference foes.