Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Washington Huskies: Odds, Spread, and Totals

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will take on the Washington Huskies in Friday night action this week. Rutgers got off to a shockingly strong start to the season, opening with three straight wins, but proceeded to lose two straight once it faced a higher level of competition. The Huskies have only lost one game, to the Ohio State Buckeyes, and have become a favorite pick of armchair experts everywhere to make a late-season run towards the rankings. A win over Rutgers would only further that perception.

The Scarlet Knights have relied on a well-balanced offensive approach to capture victories. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has provided a sure hand at the most important position on the field, tossing for 1,399 yards and nine scores with only two interceptions. On the ground, running back Antwan Raymond paces the team in carries and yards, with 87 and 471, respectively. Even against tough opponents like Iowa and Minnesota, the offense managed to score 28 points. It is up to the defense to keep the Knights in the game on Friday.

That is a tough prospect given Rutgers' opponent. Washington is led by quarterback Demond Williams Jr., who has been fantastic this season, posting 1,226 passing yards and 10 total touchdowns this season. Rutgers has been one of the worst defenses in the Power Four, and Williams should be able to take advantage in a big way in this undeniably favorable matchup.

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Note: The above data was collected on Oct. 10, 2025, and may have changed since writing.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Washington Huskies

David Hess of Winners and Whiners writes, "Washington laying 10.5 at home is justified given their trench dominance and quarterback efficiency. Demond Williams Jr. has been surgical — completing 73.3% of his passes for 1,226 yards and 8 touchdowns with just one pick — and his dual-threat ability adds a layer Rutgers hasn't faced yet. The Huskies rank in the top 20 nationally in scoring, rushing, and turnover margin, and they've scored 40+ in four of five games. Rutgers, meanwhile, has dropped two straight and allowed 31 points to Minnesota's middling offense. If Washington starts fast and forces Athan Kaliakmanis into a pass-heavy script, the Scarlet Knights will struggle to keep pace.

Defensively, Washington is built to smother Rutgers' run-first identity. The Huskies rank 8th nationally in rushing defense (78.0 YPG) and 18th in total defense, with just 19.8 points allowed per game. Antwan Raymond has been a red-zone weapon for Rutgers, but Washington's front seven has consistently won early downs and forced long fields. With the Scarlet Knights generating just three takeaways all season and struggling to flip momentum, Washington's clean offensive profile and explosive balance give them multiple paths to cover. At home, with tempo and talent edges on both sides of the ball, -10.5 feels short."