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Scarlet Knights take on Ohio in Rutgers football season opener

Rutgers is looking for its sixth straight season-opener win.

News 12 Staff

Aug 28, 2025, 10:23 AM

Updated 3 hr ago

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Rutgers football is back in Piscataway as the Scarlet Knights take on Ohio.
The Rutgers Boardwalk returned for its fourth year. It opened four hours before kickoff with pregame festivities like a petting zoo, mini golf, food trucks and more.
Thousands of people arrived early to take part in all of the celebrations.
Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis is returning to lead coach Greg Schiano’s offense.
Rutgers is looking for its sixth straight season-opener win.
The Associated Press wire services contributed to this report.