Rutgers and Monmouth are going to play a football game, and it makes sense for both sides.
You wouldn’t know that, though, judged on the reaction from most Scarlet Knights fans following Thursday’s announcement of the one-game deal between the in-state schools for the 2020 season opener at HighPoint.com Stadium in Piscataway.
The Hawks, who are coming off their first-ever trip to the FCS playoffs, have locked in a matchup they’ve desired for years and a chance to test themselves against the big school 34 miles up the road. Their fans are ready to roll.