Iowa at Rutgers Prediction & Betting Pick | College Football Week 4
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Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
π Time: 8:00 PM EST
ποΈ Venue: SHI Stadium β Piscataway, NJ
The Iowa Hawkeyes head east to open Big Ten play against the undefeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights in a matchup that feels like a classic trap spot. Iowa finally broke through last week with a dominant win over UMass, where Kirk Ferentz became the winningest coach in Big Ten history. The Hawkeyes showed life offensively for the first time all season, and wideout/returner Kaden Wetjen made history with a rushing, receiving, punt return, and kick return touchdown in the same season.
Rutgers comes in 3-0, but all three wins have come against non-Power Four competition. Athan Kaliakmanis has shown flashes at quarterback, and RB Anttwan Raymond adds balance, but this will be by far the best defense the Scarlet Knights have seen. Iowaβs defensive front has yet to force a turnover this year, but that could change against a Rutgers offensive line thatβs dealing with injuries.
The return of RB Kamari Moulton should boost Iowaβs ground game, and QB Mark Gronowski will be tasked with making just enough throws to keep the defense honest. Historically, Iowa has owned this series, going 4-0 all-time and covering in three straight meetings. The most points Rutgers has scored in those matchups is just 10, while the Hawkeyes have pitched two shutouts.
Expect a low-scoring, grind-it-out affair in Piscataway. Iowaβs defense and running game should wear Rutgers down in the second half, with special teams likely playing a key role. If Gronowski avoids turnovers and the Hawkeyesβ defense finally generates takeaways, Iowa has the edge to pull away late and extend their perfect record against Rutgers.
π Official Pick
Iowa -1.5 -114
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