The No. 6 Indiana Hoosiers (4-0) visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-3) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET, and the game airs on Big Ten Network (BTN). DraftKings lists the spread at IU -23.5 with a total of 55.5; moneylines are Indiana -2100 · Rutgers +1100. Below is our Indiana vs Rutgers preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Indiana vs Rutgers Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | No. 6 Indiana at Rutgers |
| Records | Indiana 4-0 · Rutgers 1-3 |
| Spread | IU -23.5 |
| Moneyline | Indiana -2100 · Rutgers +1100 |
| Total | 55.5 |
| Venue | SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | Big Ten Network (BTN) |
| Head Coaches | Indiana: HC Curt Cignetti, OC Mike Shanahan · Rutgers: HC Greg Schiano, OC Kirk Ciarrocca |
Indiana Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Indiana Hoosiers are 4-0 overall, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and they are ranked No. 6 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 52-16 vs North Texas; Sep 12 — W 55-0 vs Howard; Sep 19 — W 38-0 vs Western Kentucky; Sep 25 — W 29-23 vs Northwestern. Most recently, Indiana beat Northwestern 29-23 at home. Through 4 games, Indiana is averaging 43.5 points scored and 9.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Curt Cignetti (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinator: Mike Shanahan. Defensive coordinator: Bryant Haines.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Josh Hoover (QB) — 56/80, 850 yards, 11 TD
- Rushing leader: Lee Beebe Jr. (RB) — 71 carries, 398 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Charlie Becker (WR) — 19 receptions, 370 yards, 6 TD
- Sacks leader: Tobi Osunsanmi (DL) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Isaiah Jones (LB) — 29 total tackles
Strengths: An unbeaten 4-0 start; an offense scoring 43.5 points per game; a defense allowing only 9.8 points per game. Questions: Handling a road trip to SHI Stadium.
Rutgers Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 1-3 overall, 0-1 in Big Ten play. Results to date: Sep 3 — L 37-21 vs Massachusetts; Sep 11 — L 28-21 at Boston College; Sep 19 — L 42-35 vs USC; Sep 25 — W 58-7 vs Howard. Most recently, Rutgers beat Howard 58-7 at home. Through 4 games, Rutgers is averaging 33.8 points scored and 28.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Greg Schiano (head coach since 2020). Offensive coordinator: Kirk Ciarrocca. Defensive coordinator: Travis Johansen.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Dylan Lonergan (QB) — 46/82, 708 yards, 7 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Antwan Raymond (RB) — 78 carries, 438 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: KJ Duff (WR) — 29 receptions, 550 yards, 7 TD
- Sacks leader: Moses Walker (LB) — 1.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Chris Joines (DB) — 20 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 33.8 points per game; Antwan Raymond’s production on the ground (438 rushing yards). Questions: A defense allowing 28.5 points per game; ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Dylan Lonergan).
How to Watch Indiana vs Rutgers
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ
- TV / Streaming: Big Ten Network (BTN)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.