RUTGERS (4-5, 1-5) vs. MARYLAND (4-4, 1-4)
November 8, 2025 • 2:30 p.m. ET • FS1
SHI Stadium • Piscataway, N.J.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers football is back home at SHI Stadium Saturday to host Maryland. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. on FS1. The annual Military Appreciation game is presented by Provident Bank and will feature the Scarlet Knights wearing American flag helmets.

Fans can purchase single game tickets at ScarletKnights.com. Group tickets are available by calling 866-445-GORU. As part of Military Appreciation, Rutgers has partnered with Vet Tix to provide free tickets for service members and veterans. To request tickets, visit VetTix.org. Limited-edition Block R military merchandise is available online and will be on sale in the stadium on game day while supplies last.

A military flyover will take place prior to the game, while various military vehicles will be placed along The Rutgers Boardwalk for photo opportunities. Military members will be recognized throughout the day, take part in the pep rally and line the pregame tunnel to welcome the Scarlet Knights onto the field.

The Rutgers Boardwalk, presented by Visit New Jersey, opens at 10 a.m. with a chance to meet favorite superheroes such as Spiderman, Batman, Wonder Woman and more. Stop by Sir Henry's Castle to write a letter to troops overseas and veterans. The fun always includes free rides and games, activities, live entertainment and enjoyment for the whole family. Giveaways for the game include "Beat Maryland" buttons and shakers.

Fans will see an improved entry process at SHI Stadium. Through the feedback received from postgame surveys completed by season ticket holders, fans and guests, the following adjustments will continue to remain in place:

• Fans are permitted to enter ALL gates with an approved bag.
• Fans are permitted to walk through the weapons detection system with an approved bag. A full list of approved bag sizes and dimensions are available here. An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.

Fans are advised to arrive early to ensure a smooth entry into the stadium before kickoff. The walk-through weapons detection system, familiar to spectators who have attended other events in the region, does not require individuals to empty their pockets to enter. Those attending the event are asked to follow the instructions of public safety personnel.

In an effort to encourage a safe environment for fans, as well as improve the ease of entry into the stadium, Rutgers continues to use digital tickets, which can be added to an Apple Wallet or Google Wallet app. Digital tickets provide for contactless entry, which can speed up entry time into the venue and also offers a secure means to transfer and exchange tickets. Representatives from the Rutgers ticket staff will be on hand to help assist customers with any digital ticket related matters. Fans will also receive digital parking passes that they can manage like their digital tickets. Fans are encouraged to download digital tickets and parking passes to their Apple Wallet or Google Wallet apps prior to arriving at the stadium.

SHI Stadium is cashless at all merchandise and concession stands, and now the ticket office and parking lots. Only credit or debits cards will be accepted. A cash-to-card kiosk (no fees) is available at section 113 to convert cash to a debit card. Cards can be loaded for any value up to $500 and cards will work anywhere in the U.S. that accepts MasterCard. No cardholder information is gathered, while purchases and refunds are handled like any other credit card. Food trucks on The Rutgers Boardwalk determine their own payment system and may accept cash.

Fans who park in the Jersey Mike's Arena lots can take the free campus buses over to SHI Stadium (MAP). The drop-off area is located at Lot 53A, allowing fans to walk through The Rutgers Boardwalk on the way to the stadium. The return to Jersey Mike's Arena picks up near the Bubble on the Green Lot side. Buses from College Ave will run to Johnson Park and back. All buses operate three hours prior to kickoff and return up to one hour following the conclusion of the game. The ADA shuttles will continue to take passengers to and from the stadium with locations at the Blue Lot, Silver Lot and Jersey Mike's Arena, in service until 2.5 hours after the game.

Guests are advised to review Football Game Day Central before arriving.



TV: FS1 (FOX Sports app)
Play-By-Play: Noah Reed
Analyst: Robert Smith

Radio: RWJBarnabas Health Rutgers Sports Network
WFAN 660-AM/101.9-FM, FOX Sports New Jersey 93.5-FM/1450-AM, SiriusXM 137/196, SXM app, Audacy app, Scarlet Knights app
Play-By-Play: Chris Carlin
Analyst: Eric LeGrand
Analyst: Mike Teel
Sideline: Anthony Fucilli
Engineer: Paul Shrager
Pre/Post: Marc Malusis & Julian Pinnix-Odrick

Student Radio: WRSU 88.7-FM
Sean Newcomb & Chase Jacoby
 

SCOUTING RUTGERS

• Rutgers ranks third nationally with three blocked punts, ninth in fewest penalties against per game (4.22), ninth in first downs gained (215), 11th in time of possession (32:51), 13th in fourth down conversion percentage (71.4), 14th in fewest turnovers lost (7), 20th in passing offense (282.8) and 23rd in yards per completion (13.05).
• Since 2020, RU is 20-3 when not committing a turnover in a game.
• Rutgers has scored 66 non-offensive touchdowns under Schiano, including 15 since 2020 and three so far this season.
• Rutgers has blocked 76 kicks (46 punts, 17 field goals, 13 extra points) under Schiano, including three blocked punts so far this season.
• Rutgers, "The Birthplace of College Football," has played 1,431 games in program history on record dating back to 1869, the most in the sport.


 

LAST TIME OUT

• On the road for the fourth time in five games, Rutgers lost at Illinois, 35-13.
• QB Athan Kaliakmanis completed 25 passes for 253 yards and a touchdown. WR KJ Duff caught nine passes for 93 yards and his sixth receiving touchdown of the season.
• DL Eric O'Neill picked up a sack and batted down a pass, which was intercepted by DL Farell Gnago.
• PK Jai Patel converted both of his field goal attempts from 26 and 40 yards. It was his 13th career game with multiple makes.
 

OFFENSE

• Kirk Ciarrocca is in his third season back as Rutgers' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2025. Ciarrocca, who has over 30 years of coaching experience (21 as an offensive coordinator), previously served on head coach Greg Schiano's staff for three seasons, winning two bowl games from 2008-10. He has been selected as a semifinalist for the Broyles Award and coached 28 players who had their name called in the NFL Draft (six in the first round). Ciarrocca has coached the Big Ten's leading rusher two of the past three seasons.
• Rutgers third in the Big Ten in passing offense (282.8) and time of possession (32:51). In conference play, the Scarlet Knights are fifth in the league with 389.5 yards of offense per game.
• QB Athan Kaliakmanis ranks seventh in Rutgers history with 5,172 passing yards, seventh with 403 completions and eighth with 31 touchdown passes. He leads the Big Ten (eighth nationally) with 2,476 passing yards in 2025, recording four games with at least 300 yards.
• RB Antwan Raymond has scored 11 touchdowns (10 rushing, one receiving) and ranks 20th nationally (third in the Big Ten) with 760 rushing yards.
• WR KJ Duff leads Power 4 players and ranks third nationally with 854 receiving yards. He is also fourth in the league with 16.8 yards per reception and has 16 consecutive games with multiple catches.


 

DEFENSE

• Robb Smith is in his seventh season at Rutgers in 2025 and serves as co-defensive coordinator and play caller. A native of Leechburg, Pennsylvania, Smith previously worked on the Scarlet Knights' staff in various roles, including as defensive coordinator, from 2009-12 and from 2020-21. He is joined by co-defensive coordinator Zach Sparber, a native of Norwood, New Jersey, who comes from James Madison and has been to five bowl games.
• Rutgers held Purdue to 14 first downs and 1-for-9 on third down.
• DL Eric O'Neill leads the team with 5.5 tackles-for-loss on the season, joining DL Bradley Weaver with 2.5 sacks.
• LB Dariel Djabome, a Third Team All-Big Ten selection in 2024, owns 168 career tackles and had two forced fumbles at Washington.
• DB Jett Elad leads the team with 59 tackles, adding an interception.
• DB Jacobie Henderson, DB Bo Mascoe and DB Cam Miller are tied for the team lead with four passes defended.
 

SPECIAL TEAMS

• Rutgers has blocked 76 kicks (46 punts, 17 field goals, 13 extra points) under head coach Greg Schiano. That includes 16 games with multiple blocks, 18 touchdowns off blocks and two resulting in safeties. DB Jett Elad and DB Kaj Sanders each blocked punts versus Norfolk State to make it 13 for the Scarlet Knights since 2022, the most in the nation.
• PK Jai Patel has connected on 42-of-54 career field goals with a long of 51 yards. He has 13 career games with multiple makes, three with at least three makes and a career high of four makes.
• P Jakob Anderson has forced a fair catch on 41-of-74 career attempts with nine punts of at least 50 yards and 22 downed inside the 20.
• PK Jack Scullion has kicked a touchback on 31-of-52 attempts this season.


 

VERSUS MARYLAND

• Rutgers and Maryland will meet for the 12th consecutive season in a Big Ten game, 11th time in New Jersey and 21st time overall.
• Last year, Rutgers picked up its sixth win of the season and secured bowl eligibility with a 31-17 road victory over Maryland at SECU Stadium. The 17 points against were the fewest permitted in 11 Big Ten meetings versus the Terrapins, allowing no points in the fourth quarter. A fourth-down conversion with 5:40 remaining from the 12-yard line in the third quarter led to the go-ahead score one play later. QB Athan Kaliakmanis threw for 238 yards on 20 completions, two touchdowns and 14 passing first downs. WR Ian Strong hauled in seven catches with a score, while Dymere Miller totaled eight receptions for 107 yards and a 32-yard touchdown. Kyle Monangai carried the ball 25 times for 97 yards. He punched in touchdowns from two and six yards away. Shaquan Loyal posted a career-high 13 tackles, adding a pass breakup to lead to an interception by DL Jordan Thompson.
• Maryland won the 2023 meeting at SHI Stadium, 42-24. Kyle Monangai finished the game with 20 carries for 118 yards. Max Melton intercepted his third pass of the season, while Flip Dixon forced a fumble that was recovered by Isaiah Iton.
• In 2020, the Scarlet Knights rallied from a 24-21 deficit with 2:56 remaining with an 11-play drive over 61 yards that ended with Valentino Ambrosio hitting a 39-yard field goal to force overtime. The game featured seven lead changes. After Ambrosio connected from 42 yards, the defense held Maryland without a first down on its series, with Mike Tverdov recording a sack on third down to force a 50-yard field goal attempt, which sailed wide left and set a 27-24 final score. Rutgers notched season highs with 13 tackles-for-loss and seven sacks, which set a team Big Ten record. Tverdov became the fourth player in program history to record at least three sacks in a game.
• Also under the direction of head coach Greg Schiano, RU earned a 34-13 road victory over the Terrapins in 2009. The Scarlet Knights forced five turnovers (three interceptions, two fumbles) and allowed just 28 rushing yards and 12 first downs. Both Antonio Lowery (interception return) and George Johnson (fumble recovery in end zone) scored on defense as one of seven RU games under Schiano posting multiple scores on defense/special teams. Offensively, Joe Martinek posted 147 yards on the ground with a pair of touchdowns, while San San Te converted two goals. Teddy Dellaganna was named Big East Special Teams Player of the Week after averaging 40.6 yards on five attempts, with a long of 51, to pin Maryland to an average starting field position of its own 12.
• In the first Big Ten matchup in College Park in 2014, Rutgers rallied from a 35-10 deficit to win 41-38. The 25-point comeback is tied for the school record, also done in 2015 at Indiana. Gary Nova threw for 347 yards, as Leonte Carroo, Janarion Grant and Andre Patton all topped 100 yards receiving. Defensively, RU allowed just three points in the second half, using a short-yardage stop on a late fourth down to seal the win.
• Rutgers has four players on its roster from the state of Maryland: WR Vernon Allen III (Baltimore), OL Joshua Blackston (West Baltimore), TE Jackson Gister (Baltimore) and DB Tariq Hayer (PG County).
• The next meeting in the series is scheduled for 2026 in College Park. The matchup is one of the 12 protected games that is played annually in the Big Ten.
• Rutgers game highs versus Maryland:
Rushing Yards: Joe Martinek, 147 (2009)
Passing Yards: Gary Nova, 347 (2014)
Receiving Yards: Leonte Carroo, 183 (2015)
 

UP NEXT

• After an open week, Rutgers is on the road for the fifth time in seven games to face No. 1 Ohio State Nov. 22 at Ohio Stadium.

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