Rutgers Football Week 4 vs. Howard: Series History & More

Rutgers Football Week 4 vs. Howard: Series History & More

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Rutgers Football Week 4 vs. Howard: Series History & More
Greg Shiano, head coach of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, reacts during an NCAA FBS football game at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, United States, on September 19, 2026. (Photo by Dan Squicciarini/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images

Rutgers was handed another loss last week after a valiant effort against USC. The Scarlet Knights will welcome Howard to Piscataway where the team will look for its first win of the season as a massive favorite.

Rutgers Football History vs. Howard

This will be the seventh meeting between these two teams with the most recent coming in 2024. The Scarlet Knights have dominated this out-of-conference matchup with all wins coming by double digits. Rutgers has outscored the Bison 261-60 in six meetings.

  • Sept. 23, 2006: Rutgers 56, Howard 7
  • Sept. 12, 2009: Rutgers 45, Howard 7
  • Sept. 8, 2012: Rutgers 26, Howard 0
  • Sept. 6, 2014: Rutgers 38, Howard 25
  • Sept. 10 2016: Rutgers 52, Howard 14
  • Aug. 29, 2024: Rutgers 44, Howard 7

How To Watch, Stream & Listen

Howard at Rutgers

Where: SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ

Kick-off: Friday, September 25 at 7:00pm PM ET

Weather: 67 degrees, cloudy skies with a 40% chance of rain, 10-20 mph winds

TV: BTN with Chris Vosters (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (color), and Dannie Rogers (sideline)

Stream: Fox One App

Radio: Radio: RWJBarnabas Health Rutgers Sports Network (WFAN 101.9 FM/660 AM, Fox Sports New Jersey 93.5 FM/1450 AM) with Chris Carlin (play-by-play), Eric LeGrand (analyst), Mike Teel (analyst), and Anthony Fucilli (sideline); WRSU 88.7 FM – Jayden Tomlinson, Noah Addeo, Reggie Smith; Audacy app, SiriusXM 83, Scarlet Knights app

Statistical Leaders

Rutgers

Passing: Dylan Lonergan – 34-for-65, 52.3%, 494 yards, 5 touchdowns, 5 interceptions

Rushing: Antwan Raymond – 298 yards on 62 carries, 4.8 ypc, 1 touchdown

Receiving: K.J. Duff – 24 catches for 419 yards, 17.5 ypc, 6 touchdowns

Defense: Chris Joines, DK Gilley – 18 tackles; Moses Walker, Zaire Angoy – 1 sack; Moses Walker – 2 interceptions

Howard

Passing: Ja’Shawn Scroggins – 36-for-78, 46.2%, 467 yards, 4 touchdowns, 2 interceptions

Rushing: Travis Kerney – 87 yards on 31 carries, 2.8 ypc, 0 touchdowns

Receiving: Se’Quan Osborne – 6 catches for 112 yards, 18.7 ypc, 1 touchdown

Defense: Kaleb Gallop – 22 tackles; Rodney Roane – 2 sacks, Rodney Roane – 1 interception

What To Expect This Time Around?

Rutgers, let’s get a win for the first time in 2026. There is nothing more important than that. Bring home a victory, do it in convincing fashion, and give the fans something to cheer about. It has been a rough start to the year with brutal losses and one close call against a Top 12 team in the nation. The emotional roller coaster needs to take a week off and let fans cheer at SHI Stadium.

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