It was Sept. 27, 1980, and Rutgers routed Princeton, 44-13, before 26,219 fans at Rutgers Stadium in the final game of their historic 111-year old rivalry.
“I enjoyed the series; it was a very competitive series,’’ then-Rutgers coach Frank Burns told reporters afterward. “I’m not happy that it has ended.’’
Rutgers will host Monmouth to open the 2020 campaign, welcoming the West Long Branch-based Football Championship Subdivision program to Piscataway for the first time.
“This game represents a tremendous opportunity … for football in the entire state of New Jersey,’’ Monmouth coach Kevin Callahan said. “Agreeing to play this game demonstrates Rutgers' commitment to football in New Jersey, and assists the development of our sport on all levels throughout the state.