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The undefeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights travel to Iowa Friday night for their first Big Ten opponent of the 2025 season. Rutgers has rolled through non-conference play, defeating Norfolk State and Miami Ohio before edging Ohio by a field goal last week.
The Hawkeyes have beaten UMass and Albany but fell to No. 12 Iowa State in Week 2. Iowa is 4-0 all-time against Rutgers and enters as a 2.5-point favorite at bet365.
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New York Post Betting notes the matchup through its lens of market value and risk mitigation. In four prior meetings, Rutgers has managed just 17 points against Iowa, and no opponent has scored more than 17 against the Hawkeyes this season, underscoring the challenge for Rutgers’ offense in a venue known for its stout defensive front.
Athan Kaliakmanis has 820 passing yards and seven touchdowns this season. Iowa’s aerial attack has been more modest, with 365 passing yards through three games, and the Hawkeyes have leaned on a productive ground game, totaling 642 rushing yards and six rushing TDs. That balanced approach could shape how Rutgers deploys its personnel up front, with the matchup potentially hinging on how well the Scarlet Knights can disrupt Iowa’s clock and contain the running game. The Friday night clash has clear implications for early Big Ten positioning and for both teams’ momentum as the season progresses.