4:11 - 4th Quarter
October 31, 2026 β’ SHI Stadium, Piscataway
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 31, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Michigan Wolverines (4-3) takes on Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-5) at SHI Stadium, Piscataway.
Michigan Wolverines
Visiting Side
Record
4-3
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Home Side
Record
2-5
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MIC
|
7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
|
RUT
|
3 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 21 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
7:23
T. Carr pass to JJ Buchanan for 6 yds, for a TD (T. Butkowski KICK)
Score
1:46
D. Pizzaro 46 yd FG GOOD
Score
13:16
J. Marshall run for 2 yds, for a TD ( KICK) (T. Butkowski KICK)
Score
11:31
AJ Surace pass to J. Houston for 80 yds, for a TD (D. Pizzaro KICK)
Score
3:21
D. Pizzaro 32 yd FG GOOD
Score
8:56
T. Carr run for 15 yds, for a TD (T. Butkowski KICK)
Score
11:43
C. Thevenin run for 1 yd, for a TD (AJ Surace pass to B. Black III GOOD for Two-Point Conversion)
Score
4:24
T. Carr run for 9 yds, for a TD (T. Butkowski KICK)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
Michigan Wolverines
VS
80%
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Projected Score
MIC 20
-
RUT 29
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights scoring offense aligns well against Michigan Wolverines defense.
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights rushing attack has the advantage.
Michigan Wolverines
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
π―
Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Michigan Wolverines Could Win
Michigan Wolverines will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights Could Win
Rutgers Scarlet Knights scoring offense aligns well against Michigan Wolverines defense.
Deciding Factor
Rutgers Scarlet Knights offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
SHI Stadium, Piscataway
Dome/Indoor β’ 61Β°F
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: MICH -16.5 | O/U: 47.5
Team Leaders
Michigan Wolverines Leaders
Tommy Carr
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Jonathan Brown
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Braydon Alford
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
Michigan Wolverines (44.4%)
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (55.6%)
Total Submissions: 66 circles
Arena Chat
Live Fan Arena
Guest Allowed
π₯
No messages yet in this arena.
Be the first to drop some hype!
Be the first to drop some hype!
β‘ Powered by GIPHY Developers
Join the Circle to drop hype and talk trash.
Join Now
Social & News Hub
Sports Wire
Recent
Illinois struggles but beats Maryland 20-17 on a 26-yard field goal by Ethan Moczulski β
Click to view coverage
Read Full Story →
Sports Wire
Recent
North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Youngstown State Penguins: Full Highlights β
Click to view coverage
Read Full Story →
Sports Wire
Recent
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Navy Midshipmen: Full Highlights β
Click to view coverage
Read Full Story →
Sports Wire
Recent
Arizona WR R.J. Mosley taken to hospital with knee injury β
Click to view coverage
Read Full Story →
π
Official Game Discussion
Live
Join thousands of fans tweeting highlights, stats, and real-time reactions for #MichiganWolverines vs #RutgersScarletKnights.
Open Stream β
πΈ
Instagram Gameday Highlights
Stories
Catch warmups, sideline photos, and fan celebrations in the stadium.
View Photos β