Rutgers at Northwestern 10/16/21 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Ryan Field will play host to a week seven matchup between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the northwestern Wildcats on Saturday. Rutgers comes into this game 3-3 on the year riding a three-game losing streak after a 31-13 loss to Michigan State in week six. Defensively Rutgers struggled allowing 588 total yards of offense, while 340 came through the air.

Noah Vedral orchestrated the Rutgers offense completing 15 of 30 passes for 208 yards, while adding 20 yards rushing on 14 carries. Shameen Jones proved to be the primary target for Rutgers with 110 yards on seven catches. Jovani Haskins and Aron Cruickshank added three catches apiece for 90 yards and one touchdown.

The Northwestern Wildcats carry a 2-3 in two weeks 7 following a 56-7 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers in week five. The northwestern defense was shredded against Nebraska allowing 427 yards on the ground and 657 yards total. Brandon Joseph and Bryce Gallagher show the only signs of life for the Northwestern defense with 10 tackles each.

Quarterback Ryan Hilinski completed 25 of 39 passes for 256 yards and one touchdown. Stephon Robinson Jr. Led the way for the northwestern receivers with 116 yards and one touchdown on 8 catches, while Malik Washington added three catches for 64 yards.