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Rutgers vs Vanderbilt
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 1 | Vanderbilt leads |
 Vanderbilt Commodores | 2 |
Meetings since 1987: 3. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-2 Regular season
1-2 Last 3
27-31 Avg score
2 Longest Vanderbilt win run
Biggest Rutgers win 37-34 in 2004, a 3-point margin.
Biggest Rutgers loss 13-27 in 1987, a 14-point margin.
Every Rutgers vs Vanderbilt meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Rutgers win | Nashville | 37-34 |
| 1988 | Vanderbilt win | Piscataway | 30-31 |
| 1987 | Vanderbilt win | Nashville | 13-27 |
Scores from the Rutgers perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1987.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Vanderbilt Commodores lead the series since 1987, 2-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Rutgers and Vanderbilt meet.
How to watch Rutgers vs Vanderbilt
When Rutgers and Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt: the essentials
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Vanderbilt Commodores is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the SEC (Power 4). Vanderbilt Commodores lead the series since 1987, 2-1. Across 3 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Rutgers vs Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt against the whole conference, see Vanderbilt vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Rutgers and Vanderbilt?
Vanderbilt Commodores lead the series since 1987, 2-1. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch Rutgers vs Vanderbilt?
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 Vanderbilt in the same conference?
No. Rutgers plays in the Big Ten. Vanderbilt plays in the SEC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.