Northwestern Wildcats defeat Rutgers Scarlet Knights 42-14: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · Rutgers Scarlet Knights 14, Northwestern Wildcats 42
The Northwestern Wildcats beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 42-14 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Ryan Field. The Northwestern Wildcats covered the spread as 15-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 58.5, with 56 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Northwestern Wildcats final score and game recap
The Northwestern Wildcats led 21-3 after the first quarter and 28-6 at halftime. They outscored the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 14-8 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Antwan Raymond (Rutgers Scarlet Knights): 18 carries for 150 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Clay Thevenin (Rutgers Scarlet Knights): 14 carries for 116 yards.
- Caleb Komolafe (Northwestern Wildcats): 13 carries for 150 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Aidan Chiles (Northwestern Wildcats): 19/25 passing for 219 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception.
Who covered the spread in Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Northwestern Wildcats?
The Northwestern Wildcats covered the spread as 15-point favorites, winning by 28 points.
The spread opened at Northwestern Wildcats -16.5 and closed at Northwestern Wildcats -15.
Did Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Northwestern Wildcats go over or under the total?
The game went under: 56 points combined against a closing total of 58.5, under by 2.5. 34 of the 56 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 58.5.
How did AiQ's Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Northwestern Wildcats predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Northwestern Wildcats to win at -750, a win (+$13.33 on a $100 bet).
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Northwestern Wildcats game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Northwestern Wildcats won the first half, paying -500.
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights team total 21.5: the under, paying -120, with 14 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Northwestern Wildcats won the first quarter, paying -375.
- First-quarter total 13.5: the over, paying -120, with 24 points scored.
- First-half spread: Northwestern Wildcats -9.5 covered, paying -110.
- Northwestern Wildcats team total 37.5: the over, paying -118, with 42 scored.
- First-half total 30.5: the over, paying -105, with 34 points scored.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Northwestern Wildcats odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at +540 and the Northwestern Wildcats at -800. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Northwestern Wildcats a 85% favorite. The Northwestern Wildcats won as the favorite at -800: $12.50 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Northwestern Wildcats, the best price before the game was -670 at BetRivers: priced near fair (−0.1% value).
The spread moved toward the Rutgers Scarlet Knights between the open and the close, and the Northwestern Wildcats covered.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Northwestern Wildcats betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 2-5 in the 2026 regular season (1-3 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 2 times.
This result left the Northwestern Wildcats 6-1 in the 2026 regular season (5-0 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 2 times, with 2 pushes. That made it four straight wins for the Northwestern Wildcats.
What's next for Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Northwestern Wildcats?
Next for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights: the Michigan Wolverines at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the Northwestern Wildcats: at the Oregon Ducks on Friday, October 30, 2026.