​BLOOMINGTON, IN – SEPTEMBER 25: Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti during a college football game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Indiana Hoosiers on September 25, 2026 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN. (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Indiana football is once again heavily favored in its quest to extend its ongoing winning streak.The Hoosiers are a strong 24.5-point favorite over Rutgers as of Monday evening, per FanDuel Sportsbook. Indiana won all three of its non-conference matchups in blowout fashion before putting together a 29-23 win over a spirited Northwestern team.It’s Curt Cignetti’s first time facing Rutgers as Indiana’s head coach. He’s faced, and beaten, every other Big Ten program save for USC and Minnesota. It’s also this team’s first game on the road, with its three non-conference contests and the Northwestern matchup taking place at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington.As for the Scarlet Knights, they’re 1-3 on the young season with losses against USC, Boston College and UMass, with the fall to the Minutemen as a season-opening stunner. They managed to keep it close against the Trojans, falling 42-35 at home, before earning their first win, a 58-7 rout against the same Howard team the Hoosiers beat.Rutgers is reeling a bit with Greg Schiano firmly on the hot seat entering the matchup. It’s also homecoming in Piscataway, which could make for an interesting night atmosphere.Join the conversation!Sign up for a user account and get:Improved notifications system!Fewer adsCreate community postsComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community postsDownload the SB Nation app on iOS or Android.