Rutgers: 2026 Week 11 recap

Rutgers remains firmly outside the playoff picture at 2–6, with GIE holding them steady at a rating of −4.9 and rank 95 overall. Last week's 28–21 loss to Michigan at home exposed a persistent offensive problem: their red-zone touchdown rate sits at just 14%, meaning they're leaving points on the board in the moments that matter most. The rating hasn't budged week-to-week, suggesting this is the team's true level—competitive enough in stretches but unable to finish drives or close games. Wisconsin awaits this weekend in Madison, a road test against a Big Ten opponent that will clarify whether Rutgers can steal one before the season winds down.