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Rutgers vs Notre Dame
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 0 | Notre Dame leads |
 Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 5 |
Meetings since 1921: 5. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Notre Dame has won the last 5 meetings.
0-4 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
0-5 Last 5
7-45 Avg score
5 Longest Notre Dame win run
Biggest Rutgers loss 0-62 in 1996, a 62-point margin.
Every Rutgers vs Notre Dame meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 * | Notre Dame win | Neutral | 16-29 |
| 2002 | Notre Dame win | Notre Dame | 0-42 |
| 2000 | Notre Dame win | Piscataway | 17-45 |
| 1996 | Notre Dame win | Notre Dame | 0-62 |
| 1921 | Notre Dame win | Piscataway | 0-48 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Rutgers perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1921.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Notre Dame Fighting Irish lead the series since 1921, 5-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Rutgers and Notre Dame meet.
How to watch Rutgers vs Notre Dame
When Rutgers and Notre Dame are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Rutgers radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Rutgers vs Notre Dame time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Rutgers this season
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Rutgers vs Notre Dame: the essentials
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against FBS Independents. Notre Dame Fighting Irish lead the series since 1921, 5-0. Across 5 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Rutgers vs Notre Dame head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Rutgers Scarlet Knights team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Notre Dame against the whole conference, see Notre Dame vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Rutgers and Notre Dame?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish lead the series since 1921, 5-0. The two programs have met 5 times on record.
How can I watch Rutgers vs Notre Dame?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Rutgers and Notre Dame in the same conference?
No. Rutgers plays in the Big Ten. Notre Dame plays in FBS Independents. This is a non-conference game.