Rutgers Scarlet Knights On SI - Sports Illustrated

Jan 24, 2026; Bloomington, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti holds up the coaches trophy on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, during the Indiana Football College Football Playoff National Championship celebration and parade at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are bringing back the tradition of the "Blackout Game," and this season their opponent will be the defending champions, the Indiana Hoosiers, on Saturday, Oct 3rd at SHI Stadium.