Oct. 7 vs. Nebraska: Blackout Game
Jun 21 | Football
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers football's Oct. 7 matchup against Nebraska will be the "Blackout Game," presented by RWJBarnabas Health. The Scarlet Knights are set to suit up in all-black uniforms with black helmets for the 7 p.m. Friday kickoff at SHI Stadium. Fans are also encouraged to wear black, with special t-shirts now on sale through the Rutgers Team Shop. Students in attendance will receive the t-shirt for free.
Giveaways for the "Blackout Game" include black shakers and "Beat Nebraska" buttons. A special pregame light show and halftime performance by the Marching Scarlet Knights with fireworks recognizing 50 years of Title IX highlight the in-stadium presentations.
The annual Rutgers Parent Family Weekend will take place Oct. 7-9, presented by the Rutgers Division of Student Affairs. Click here for more information on discounted tickets, hospitality and tailgating options for the Friday night game
Current and former women letterwinners are invited to commemorate Title IX as Rutgers Athletics celebrates the 50th anniversary of the landmark federal law throughout 2022-23. All women letterwinners will be welcomed back "On The Banks" for a pregame tailgate and to join current women student-athletes in a halftime march-on to celebrate the past, present and future of women in sport. Letterwinners currently registered with VarsityR will receive an email with additional details and registration in the upcoming weeks. To join or update contact information with VarsityR and receive the most up-to-date information about letterwinner celebrations throughout the year click here.
Season tickets are on sale for the full six-game home slate at SHI Stadium this fall, which features five Big Ten opponents. Click here for more information on season tickets and to purchase. For each season ticket purchased, fans receive a free, exclusive season ticket holder t-shirt.
Premium seating is available in the Provident Bank Stadium Club all season. With unbeatable sightlines and first-class options for members, two levels of membership are offered to enhance the game day experience. Click here for more information.
Further game themes, promotions and fan experience enhancements will be announced in the coming weeks. Single-game tickets will be available to purchase starting July 19. Sign up to the single-game waitlist here to access special pre-sales in July.
2022 Rutgers Football Home Schedule
Saturday, Sept. 10 (Back to the Birthplace Game) vs. Wagner (4 p.m., Big Ten Network)
Saturday, Sept. 24 (R Community Game) vs. Iowa
Friday, Oct. 7 (Blackout Game) vs. Nebraska (7 p.m., FS1)
Saturday, Oct. 22 (Homecoming) vs. Indiana (Noon)
Saturday, Nov. 5 vs. Michigan
Saturday, Nov. 19 vs. Penn State
Follow Rutgers football on Twitter (@RFootball & @RutgersFBfans), Facebook (/RFootballShow) and Instagram (@rfootball) for the latest news and updates. Also subscribe to the YouTube channel.
Giveaways for the "Blackout Game" include black shakers and "Beat Nebraska" buttons. A special pregame light show and halftime performance by the Marching Scarlet Knights with fireworks recognizing 50 years of Title IX highlight the in-stadium presentations.
The annual Rutgers Parent Family Weekend will take place Oct. 7-9, presented by the Rutgers Division of Student Affairs. Click here for more information on discounted tickets, hospitality and tailgating options for the Friday night game
Current and former women letterwinners are invited to commemorate Title IX as Rutgers Athletics celebrates the 50th anniversary of the landmark federal law throughout 2022-23. All women letterwinners will be welcomed back "On The Banks" for a pregame tailgate and to join current women student-athletes in a halftime march-on to celebrate the past, present and future of women in sport. Letterwinners currently registered with VarsityR will receive an email with additional details and registration in the upcoming weeks. To join or update contact information with VarsityR and receive the most up-to-date information about letterwinner celebrations throughout the year click here.
Season tickets are on sale for the full six-game home slate at SHI Stadium this fall, which features five Big Ten opponents. Click here for more information on season tickets and to purchase. For each season ticket purchased, fans receive a free, exclusive season ticket holder t-shirt.
Premium seating is available in the Provident Bank Stadium Club all season. With unbeatable sightlines and first-class options for members, two levels of membership are offered to enhance the game day experience. Click here for more information.
Further game themes, promotions and fan experience enhancements will be announced in the coming weeks. Single-game tickets will be available to purchase starting July 19. Sign up to the single-game waitlist here to access special pre-sales in July.
2022 Rutgers Football Home Schedule
Saturday, Sept. 10 (Back to the Birthplace Game) vs. Wagner (4 p.m., Big Ten Network)
Saturday, Sept. 24 (R Community Game) vs. Iowa
Friday, Oct. 7 (Blackout Game) vs. Nebraska (7 p.m., FS1)
Saturday, Oct. 22 (Homecoming) vs. Indiana (Noon)
Saturday, Nov. 5 vs. Michigan
Saturday, Nov. 19 vs. Penn State
Follow Rutgers football on Twitter (@RFootball & @RutgersFBfans), Facebook (/RFootballShow) and Instagram (@rfootball) for the latest news and updates. Also subscribe to the YouTube channel.
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