Rutgers begins the Big Ten schedule after having completed non-conference play undefeated for the first time since joining the league in 2014. A clear reason why is that the Scarlet Knights have played mistake free football. In order to produce three or more Big Ten wins to achieve bowl eligibility, they need to continue following that same blueprint for success.
Through three weeks of the college football season, Rutgers leads the nation in fewest penalties per game (2.33) and net punting average (51.5 yards). They are just one of four teams that have yet to commit a turnover.