Since the 2017 season, Northwestern and Rutgers have met 3 times, and Rutgers has the better of it at 2–1.
Most recently Rutgers won 15–9 on May 16, 2026.
Right now Northwestern is 21–30–1 and Rutgers is 26–30, with Northwestern at 157 days since a win against Rutgers' 156.
| Date | Site | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 16 2026 | Northwestern home | Rutgers | 15–9 |
| Fri, May 15 2026 | Northwestern home | Northwestern | 7–6 |
| Thu, May 14 2026 | Northwestern home | Rutgers | 8–5 |
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