Scarlet Knights host No. 25 Michigan: Senior Day showdown

The Rutgers men’s soccer team (3-5-1, 0-2 B1G) will host No. 25 Michigan (5-0-3, 1-0-2 B1G) on Saturday, September 28 for Senior Day . After a loss to then-No. 7 Ohio State, the Scarlet Knights are looking to bounce back at home. The game will be broadcast live on the Big Ten Network and admission is free. Players to keep an eye on include senior Curt Calov, who leads the team with four early goals this season.

Through the numbers

• Rutgers has scored first in 4 of its 9 games this season.
• Calov scored all four of his goals within the first eight minutes of the game.

Yes but

While Rutgers has offensive dynamism, their recent 3-0 loss to Ohio State raises questions about their defensive consistency against tougher opponents.

state of affairs

• Michigan has yet to lose this season and has five wins and three draws.
• The Scarlet Knights are looking to build team chemistry with many returning players joining forces with a large freshman class.

What’s next?

After the game against Michigan, Rutgers embarks on a two-game road trip against Wisconsin and Penn State, both crucial matchups for their season standings.

Conclusion

With Senior Day motivation and a chance to upset a ranked opponent, this game could be crucial to Rutgers’ season and momentum moving forward.