PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 09 : Alijah Clark #15 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights scoops the ball after Jalen Nailor #8 of the Michigan State Spartans loses control after being hit by Olakunle Fatukasi #3 during a game at SHI Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Rutgers athletics have announced that the October 14 match-up between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Michigan State Spartans will be the homecoming game next fall.
The Scarlet Knights are 54-33-1 on Homecoming weekend, with the event held every season since 1933, except 1943 and 2020. RU defeated Indiana, 24-17, last season for Homecoming.
Rutgers opens the 2023 season on September 2 against Northwestern at SHI Stadium. Exact kick-off times are TBA.
Rutgers football's Oct. 14 matchup with Michigan State at SHI Stadium will be the program's annual Homecoming game. https://t.co/3O7tqyac7a
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