Rutgers-Michigan State preview: X-factor, keys to victory, more as Scarlet Knights eye bowl-game push

The Scarlet Knights host the Spartans at SHI Stadium on Saturday for a noon kickoff.

The Scarlet Knights host Michigan State on Saturday at SHI Stadium in Piscataway for a noon kickoff that will go a long way to determining the fate of their postseason dreams. It’s been nine seasons since Rutgers finished with a non-losing record, but the Scarlet Knights hope a win against the Spartans can get them within one victory of clinching a major achievement — reaching bowl eligibility with a .500-or-better record.

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