Unbeaten Rutgers plays Iowa in the Big Ten's season opener, favored to win despite Iowa's 4-0 series lead.

Unbeaten Rutgers faces Iowa in the Big Ten's season opener on Friday, September 16, at SHI Stadium with an 8 p.m. kickoff. Rutgers, 3-0 after a 60-10 win over Norfolk State, meets Iowa, 2-1 following a 47-7 victory over UMass. Iowa's defense ranks 14th nationally in points allowed and third in yards allowed, holding opponents to just 10 points per game. Despite Rutgers' strong start, Iowa holds a 4-0 edge in the series and is favored by 2.5 points. The game will air on FOX, with tickets starting at $44.