The Scarlet Knights are not set to face Northwestern until the 2027 season. Rutgers last played the Wildcats in the 2023 season opener. It was a 24-7 victory for the Scarlet Knights.

Dec 26, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights linebacker Mohamed Toure (1) against the Kansas State Wildcats during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field.