Jeremy Fears had 21 points and eight assists and Coen Carr also scored 21, helping No. 8 Michigan State hold off Rutgers 91-87.

Nimari Burnett made a long 3-pointer at the buzzer, lifting No. 15 Michigan to an 84-82 win over Rutgers and into a first-place tie in the Big Ten with rival Michigan State.

Rutgers athletic director Pat Hobbs has resigned, citing health reasons for deciding to leave the school after nine years.

Kaytron Allen ran for two touchdowns, Alex Felkins kicked a pair of field goals and No. 12 Penn State pulled away from Rutgers after quarterback Drew Allar left with an apparent injury for a 27-6 victory.

Cornerback Jordan Henderson woke up No. 3 Ohio State early in the second half with a 93-yard interception return for a touchdown and the Buckeyes rallied from their first halftime deficit of the season to beat vastly improved Rutgers 35-16.

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It sounds strange to say it, but could this Rutgers game be dangerous for the No. 2 Michigan football team?

Northwestern lost to Rutgers 24-7 in the football team's first game since a hazing scandal led to a coaching change, investigations and multiple lawsuits.

Mason Gillis had 20 points on 7-for-8 shooting, and No. 5 Purdue held off Rutgers for a rugged 70-65 victory in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.

Cam Spencer and Derek Simpson scored 23 of their combined 31 points in the second half and Rutgers beat Michigan 62-50 on Thursday in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.

Payton Thorne threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns and Ben Patton hit two fourth-quarter field goals to lift Michigan State to a 27-21 victory over Rutgers and keep the Spartans’ bowl hopes alive.

Paul Atkinson Jr.’s putback layup with 1.4 seconds left in the second overtime gave Notre Dame an 89-87 win over Rutgers in a wild First Four game.

Phil Martelli pumped his left fist in the air, celebrating a win Michigan needed after Juwan Howard’s swipe.

Caleb Houstan scored 13 of his career-high 21 points in the second half when Michigan pulled away to beat Rutgers 71-62 without head coach Juwan Howard, who was serving the first of a five-game suspension.

Paul Mulcahy had his first-career double-double with 15 points and a career-high 12 assists, Ron Harper Jr. added 17 points and Dean Reiber had a career-high 12 points as Rutgers blew past No. 13 Michigan State 84-63.

The Georgia Bulldogs shattered the glass slipper of the Michigan Wolverines Cinderella season with a 34-11 demolition on New Year’s Eve in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl inside Hard Rock Stadium.

Ron Harper Jr. hit a buzzer-beater from just inside half court, and Rutgers shocked Purdue in its first-ever game as the nation’s No. 1 team, winning 70-68.

#11 MSU defeated Rutgers University.

Michigan State entered the season as an afterthought. The Spartans are now knocking at the door for a Top 10 ranking.

Michigan and Rutgers took care of business during the non-conference portion of their schedules.

There’s only one game standing between Michigan football and a perfect month of September, and it comes against a Rutgers team improving drastically under Greg Schiano.

Michigan football steamrolled through its non-conference schedule, but now it’s time for Big Ten East games. This year, there are no pushovers in the division.

The Cougars play No. By the time the first half ended, and the Scarlet Knights had forged a 30-27 lead, Rutgers and Houston each had two regulars mired in foul trouble. AdChaney took a seat with his fourth with 15:45 left and the Scarlet Knights went on the attack. And by the time there was 10 minutes to go, the Scarlet Knights had meticulously built a 50-40 lead. UP NEXTThe Cougars play the Orange next weekend for a spot in the Elite Eight.

4 Ohio State on Sunday. AdJacob Young scored 16 points for Rutgers, which led early but lacked the offensive sharpness necessary to keep up with Michigan. Rutgers missed the Top 25 by only two spots this week, but the Scarlet Knights couldn't come up with the upset Thursday. UP NEXTRutgers: The Scarlet Knights host Maryland on Sunday. Michigan: The Wolverines play at Ohio State.

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23 Michigan State. Henry played well enough to allow Michigan State to overcome a season-high 18 turnovers, contributing four giveaways himself. The Scarlet Knights were already without center Clifford Omoruyi, who has been out with a knee injury since a win over No. Michigan State: For a second straight game, Henry led the way Izzo needs him to for this team. Michigan State: Hosts Purdue on Friday night.

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) shoots against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. 10 Iowa, but otherwise, 14th-ranked Rutgers managed to stifle the Big Ten's top offense. Garza scored 15 of his 25 points in the second half and Iowa took advantage of Rutgers' abysmal free-throw shooting for a 77-75 victory Saturday. Rutgers (7-2, 3-2 Big Ten) has struggled at the foul line this season, hitting just 62%. “Wins and losses happen, but what we took away from today is we got to hit foul shots,” Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. said.

Maryland forward Galin Smith (30) blocks a shot by Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in College Park, Md. – Ron Harper Jr. scored 19 of his 27 points in the second half, and No. 19 Rutgers won its Big Ten opener for the first time in school history, grinding past Maryland 74-60 Monday night. The Scarlet Knights (5-0, 1-0) broke open a tight game with a 10-0 run that made it 50-38 with 11:49 left. BIG PICTURERutgers: That was a solid start in conference play for the Scarlet Knights, who are no longer patsies against the traditional Big Ten powers.

The Wolverines lost to a Michigan State team that has looked equally lost every other time on the field and then dropped a game against Indiana for the first time in over 30 years. But the way Wisconsin bullied Michigan on both sides of the ball was somehow even more disturbing. Rutgers has struggled since beating Michigan State in the opener -- a victory that was primarily fueled by MSU’s seven turnovers. After Rutgers, Michigan hosts the only winless team in the Big Ten: Penn State. The way Michigan has played since the opener, it could very well lose all three of these games and finish the season 1-7.

The Wolverines lost to a bad Michigan State team and were completely outclassed by Indiana. Here’s how Michigan could win or lose every single game between now and Ohio State. Even last week’s Ohio State loss was respectable, as Rutgers scored 27 points on the Buckeyes and only lost by 22. Penn StateHow Michigan could win: A one-point loss to Indiana is understandable, as is losing to Ohio State. This could be reminiscent of the 2014 night game, when a bad Michigan team beat a bad Penn State team in an ugly 18-13 battle that didn’t have any significance.

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Fields threw two touchdown passes to Chris Olave, with Jameson Williams, Garrett Wilson and Jeremy Ruckert also recipients of scoring passes. Wilson caught six passes for 104 yards for Ohio State, and Fields completed passes to nine receivers. They battled Ohio State but couldn't climb out of the hole they dug early. Ohio State: The Buckeyes were sloppy and got stuck in the mud at times, but Fields can make things happen.

The Scarlet Knights scored 14 points total through their first five Big Ten games last year. Rocky Lombardi was sacked and fumbled, giving Rutgers the ball at the Michigan State 1. Michigan State lost another fumble near midfield on its first possession of the third. A slow start wasn't much of a surprise, and even beyond all the turnovers, Michigan State looked disorganized on some key plays. Michigan State: The Spartans have a lot of improving to do heading into next weekend's matchup — on the road against rival Michigan.

But one thing that can never change: Michigan playing Indiana the week before the Ohio State game. Michigan StateIt feels strange to have Michigan State so low on this list, but the reality is Mel Tucker inherited a bit of a mess. Michigan state introduces Colorados Mel Tucker as head football coachEven more worrisome: Michigan State has ranked 36th, 31st, 33rd and 43rd in national recruiting the last four years, and currently sits at No. Last year was the first close game between Michigan and Penn State in five years. Michigans 2015 road win over Penn State wasnt particularly close, either, though the scoring margin wasnt as drastic as the others.

2 Ohio State (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten) isnt your ordinary team. Oddsmakers have made Ohio State a 51-point favorite, which according to some bookmakers is the biggest in a Big Ten game. Ohio State coach Ryan Day had several players available at the press conference, including backup quarterback Chris Chugunov. So, it is understandable Ohio State is a 51-point favorite against a team that last won a Big Ten game in November 2017. The Ohio State defense has allowed points on 14 of 115 opponent drives this season and only three rushing touchdowns.

The Fighting Illini rode the wave of momentum from their thrilling 24-23 upset win over No. LINE: Illinois - 20.5"To put two Big Ten games together like that is big for our program," Illinois coach Lovie Smith told reporters. "I was really happy to see them have the opportunity to go out and celebrate and enjoy a win," Rutgers interim coach Nunzio Campanile told reporters. Isaih Pacheco added 107 rushing yards and two touchdowns while Eddie Lewis and Isaiah Washington each caught the first touchdown passes of their college careers. Fighting Illini LB Dele Harding is ranked fifth nationally in tackles per game (11.8).

(Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Rutgers looks to snap its six-game losing streak when it hosts non-conference foe Liberty on Saturday. LINE: Liberty -7.5Stephen Calvert has thrown for 1,920 yards and 15 touchdowns to lead Liberty's offense, which is averaging 29.6 points per game. Rutgers' offense has been stuck in first gear all season, scoring a total of 14 points over its last four games. Rutgers' 11.1 points per game is the worst scoring average in the country. PREDICTION: Liberty 28, Rutgers 13More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

The Minnesota Gophers dance on the bench as they await a kick against the Georgia Southern Eagles during the game at TCF Bank Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minnesota has scored at least 28 points in each of its first six contests for the first time since 1905. The Scarlet Knights have dropped 16 consecutive conference games and scored seven or fewer points in 11 of them. The Gophers are attempting to go 4-0 in Big Ten play for the first time since 1967. PREDICTION: Minnesota 38, Rutgers 3More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

- Indiana comes off a bye week looking for its first Big Ten victory Saturday at home against Rutgers. Indiana's 110.4 yards per game on the ground (70 yards in the loss at Michigan State) is second worst in the conference and top running back Stevie Scott III is averaging 56.2 yards per game. Philyor's 14 catches against Michigan State on Sept. 28 are tied for the most in a game this season in FBS and third on Indiana's career list. Rutgers' Raheem Blackshear is tied with Purdue's Rondale Moore for the Big Ten lead in catches per game (7.3), which is ninth nationally. PREDICTION: Indiana 52, Rutgers 10More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

20 Michigan to rout Rutgers 52-0 on Saturday. The Wolverines (3-1, 1-1 Big Ten) enjoyed a confidence-boosting win following a humiliating loss at Wisconsin. The Scarlet Knights (1-3, 0-2) have not won a conference game since the 2017 season and have to improve a lot to end the drought this year. The Scarlet Knights were called for a false start twice before punting late in the third. Ash has not led the Scarlet Knights to a Big Ten victory since beating Maryland on Nov. 4, 2017.

Josh Metellus #14 of the Michigan Wolverines carries the ball against the Army Black Knights during the first half at Michigan Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 20 Michigan looks to bounce back from its first loss of the season when it hosts Rutgers on Saturday. Rutgers is heading in the wrong direction as a 30-16 loss to Boston College in Week 4 dropped Chris Ash's team below .500. "Our mindset is to go play the best football we can regardless of who we play or where we play," Ash told reporters. PREDICTION: Michigan 31, Rutgers 13More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

(Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Boston College will try to rebound from an unexpected home loss when it visits Rutgers for an intriguing non-conference affair Saturday afternoon. "You know, we have a bunch of young guys on defense right now," Boston College coach Steve Addazio told reporters this week. They managed 125 total yards, turned the ball over three times and had only five first downs in the ugly setback. Boston College has won the last 10 meetings, the most recent of which took place in 2004. PREDICTION: Boston College 28, Rutgers 18More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Head coach Kirk Ferentz of the Iowa Hawkeyes waits with his team prior to a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on Nov. 11, 2017, in Madison, Wisconsin. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)IOWA CITY, Iowa - Iowa has big plans for this season and getting off to a strong start in Big Ten play is of paramount importance. "It is much like a first game," Ferentz told the school's athletic website. "It's just experience," Ferentz told reporters of Sargent. PREDICTION: Iowa 38, Rutgers 13More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.