Rutgers vs Northwestern
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Rutgers leads the series.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Rutgers win | Piscataway | W | 24-7 |
| 2021 | Northwestern win | Evanston | L | 7-21 |
| 2018 | Northwestern win | Piscataway | L | 15-18 |
| 1991 | Rutgers win | Piscataway | W | 22-18 |
| 1989 | Rutgers win | Evanston | W | 38-27 |
| 1919 | Rutgers win | Piscataway | W | 28-0 |
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1919.
See the Rutgers vs Northwestern rivalry breakdown for by-decade splits, trends and the next meeting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Rutgers and Northwestern?
Rutgers is 4-2 against Northwestern across 6 meetings on record since 1919. Rutgers leads the series.
When did Rutgers last play Northwestern?
They last met in 2023, a 24-7 win for Rutgers.