PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers football's Big Ten opener and the "R Community Game" at SHI Stadium on Sept. 24 versus Iowa is set for a 7 p.m. start, the league office announced Monday. The contest is presented by PNC and will broadcast on FS1 and RWJBarnabas Health Rutgers Sports Network.
 
Tickets are available by visiting ScarletKnights.com or calling 1-866-445-GORU (4678).
 
As part of the "R Community Game," the Scarlet Knights look forward to welcoming and honoring representatives from youth band, youth cheer/spirit, R Heroes, Special Olympics, Rutgers University Dance Marathon (RUDM) and several other community groups. Giveaways include "Beat Iowa" buttons, shakers, trading cards of your favorite Rutgers characters and posters at the pregame pep rally. The parade prior to team arrival will feature Special Olympics athletes and youth members as part of Band and Cheer Day. 
 
The Rutgers Boardwalk opens at 3 p.m. along Scarlet Knight Way and features New Jersey's best food trucks, rides, live entertainment and carnival games. In addition, fans can visit a fire truck, police car, ambulance and more in recognition of "R Community." The Rutgers men's basketball team and national champion Rutgers Spirit Squad will also participate in a pregame autograph session.
 
The Rutgers Marching Scarlet Knights will welcome over 750 students from high schools in the tri-state area for a combined mass band performance at halftime. Also during halftime, the national champion Rutgers Spirit Squad will welcome local youth spirit teams to perform alongside.
 
RUDM, one of Rutgers' longest-running traditions of service, leadership, community, spirit and pride, will be recognized with a special in-game presentation. RUDM celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2022-23, building towards the dance marathon on Saturday, April 1. The annual event raises funds to support the Embrace Kids Foundation, and more information can be found here.
 
The game will mark the third all-time meeting on the gridiron between the Scarlet Knights and Hawkeyes.
 
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