Big Ten Conference · 2026
Updated Aug 30, 2026The TailgateNinjas model projects Rutgers to finish 4-7 in 2026, the most likely of any record at 27%, averaging 3.7 wins across 11 rated games. Updated August 29, 2026.
Projected record
4-7
27% likely
Expected wins
3.7
11 rated games
Vegas win total
4.5
market
Model vs market
-0.8
we're lower
Win probability from our model. Non-FBS opponents aren't rated, so those games show no number.
The chance of each final record, from the per-game probabilities above. Records under 1% are hidden.
Hardest game
vs Indiana
Week 5 · 6% to win
Easiest game
vs UMass
Week 1 · 88% to win
Closest to a coin flip — where the season actually gets decided.