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Sep 19, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; A member of the spirit squad waves a flag during the second half between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Iowa Hawkeyes at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Sep 19, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; A member of the spirit squad waves a flag during the second half between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Iowa Hawkeyes at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Rutgers opens the 2026 season ranked No. 68 in ESPN's Football Power Index with a projected 6.2-win season and a 62.3 percent chance at bowl eligibility.

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Oct 5, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver KJ Duff (8) catches a pass against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard announces Iowa State women’s wrestling program and new head coaches for men’s and women’s wrestling coaches during a press conference at Hilton Coliseum on April. 16, 2026, in Ames, Iowa

Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) throws a pass during warmup before spring football at Jack Trice Stadium on April 25, 2026, in Ames, Iowa

Iowa State football team enters the field before the game against Kansas in the senior day on Nov. 22, 2025, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa

Jul 8, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers speaks to reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star.

Oct 19, 2019; Lubbock, TX, USA; An Iowa State Cyclones helmet on the bench during the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium.

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Nov 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Iowa State Cyclones helmets on the bench during the first quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Iowa State football head coach Jimmy Rogers talks to media during NFL football pro-day at Bergstrom Football Complex on March 24, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.

Oct 7, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights football helmets sit on the field during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

September 13, 2012; Tampa, FL, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback B.J. Daniels (7) runs with the ball as Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive lineman Jamil Merrell (92) tackles during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

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Woodruff High sophomore Aiden Gibson (32) runs near Mountain View Preparatory junior Jacobie Smith (8) during the first quarter at Newberry College Bailey Memorial Stadium in Newberry, S.C. Friday, October 18, 2024.

Head Coach T.J. Otzelberger speaks to reporters during Iowa State Men's Basketball media day in Ames, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger reacts in the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.

Jan 4, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Gonzaga (DC) center Christian Gurdak (32) against Chaminade (MO) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Sep 7, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; An Iowa State Cyclones helmet sits on the sidelines before the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium.

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Construction along the north side of Jack Trice stadium nears completion on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021 in Ames, IA.

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Rutgers guard Tariq Francis (0) dribbles against Michigan State forward Jordan Scott (6) during the first half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Thursday, March 5, 2026.