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Rutgers Aims to Secure Bowl Eligibility in Big Ten Clash with Maryland
8 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Rutgers and Maryland renew Big Ten rivalry
- Scarlet Knights seek fifth win, second in conference
- Matchup features battle between young QBs
On November 8, 2025, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will host the Maryland Terrapins in a pivotal Big Ten conference matchup. The game holds significant importance for Rutgers, as they aim to secure their fifth win of the season and move one step closer to bowl eligibility.
The Scarlet Knights and Terrapins have developed a rivalry since joining the Big Ten, with Rutgers looking to avenge last year's 20-point loss to Maryland in Piscataway. However, the Scarlet Knights did manage to defeat the Terrapins on the road in 2024.
The key challenge for Rutgers' defense will be containing Maryland's true freshman quarterback, Malik Washington, whom the Scarlet Knights' coaching staff had previously recruited. This matchup of young signal-callers adds an intriguing subplot to the game.
With only Ohio State and Penn State remaining on the schedule after this contest, Rutgers is in a crucial stretch as they seek to secure a postseason berth. A victory over Maryland would be a significant step towards that goal.
