Rutgers University has finalized its football schedule for the 2027 season, which includes a home game against Long Island University (LIU) at SHI Stadium on September 18, 2027. The Scarlet Knights will also face Akron on September 4 and Boston College on September 11. Looking ahead, Rutgers will renew its rivalry with the University of Connecticut (UConn) in a home-and-home series in 2028 and 2029, with the first game scheduled for September 9, 2028, at UConn and the second on September 8, 2029, at SHI Stadium. This series dates back to 1940 and includes 33 previous meetings, with Rutgers winning four of the last six encounters. UConn, which went 9-4 last season, is now led by new head coach Jason Candle, after former coach Jim Mora Jr. departed for Colorado State. Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano aims to continue his success against former Big East rivals as he prepares for these upcoming matchups.