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October 3, 2026 β’ SHI Stadium, Piscataway
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 3, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Indiana Hoosiers (5-0) takes on Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-4) at SHI Stadium, Piscataway.
Indiana Hoosiers
Visiting Side
Record
5-0
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Home Side
Record
1-4
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IND
|
10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 47 |
|
RUT
|
0 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
8:24
Charlie Becker 9 Yd pass from Josh Hoover (Nico Radicic Kick)
Score
1:30
Nico Radicic 39 Yd Field Goal
Score
9:30
Davion Chandler 2 Yd pass from Josh Hoover (Nico Radicic PAT failed)
Score
6:21
Turbo Richard 14 Yd Run (Nico Radicic Kick)
Score
12:22
Nick Marsh 12 Yd pass from Josh Hoover (Nico Radicic Kick)
Score
5:36
Charlie Becker 3 Yd pass from Josh Hoover (Nico Radicic Kick)
Score
3:52
Ben Black III 53 Yd pass from AJ Surace (Dane Pizzaro Kick)
Score
11:11
Clay Thevenin 1 Yd Run (Dyzier Carter Run for Two-Point Conversion)
Score
7:43
Lee Beebe Jr. 1 Yd Run (Nico Radicic Kick)
Score
2:25
Nico Radicic 48 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
π 62%
Indiana Hoosiers
VS
38%
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Projected Score
IND 44
-
RUT 34
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Indiana Hoosiers scoring offense has an edge over Rutgers Scarlet Knights defense.
- Indiana Hoosiers generates significantly more total yardage.
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Indiana Hoosiers controls the trenches in the run game.
Indiana Hoosiers
STAT
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Rutgers Scarlet Knights plays on familiar turf at SHI Stadium, Piscataway.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Indiana Hoosiers Could Win
Indiana Hoosiers scoring offense has an edge over Rutgers Scarlet Knights defense.
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights Could Win
Rutgers Scarlet Knights will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Indiana Hoosiers generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
SHI Stadium, Piscataway
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
48,650
Closing Odds
Line: IU -24.5 | O/U: 56.5
Team Leaders
Indiana Hoosiers Leaders
Jacob Bell
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Lee Beebe Jr.
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Charlie Becker
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Leaders
Sean Ashenfelder
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Ja'shon Benjamin
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Vernon Allen III
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Indiana Hoosiers (60.0%)
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (40.0%)
Total Submissions: 70 circles
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