The Rutgers Scarlet Knights join the Big Ten Conference this season and have made three straight bowl games. That could change in going to a much tougher league. Listed below is the 2014 Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football Schedule.

Rutgers doesn't play a single team this season that was on their schedule a year ago. Joining a new league can be tough at times and this year's Rutgers team could have a lot of troubles, but does have some winnable games on the schedule

Kyle Flood enters his third year at the helm of the Scarlet Knights, having led the squad to two straight bowl games. During the past three years Rutgers has collected 24 wins.

They return nine players that saw significant time on offense, led by quarterback Gary Nova. He's going to have to improve if Rutgers is going to be successful in their new conference, which is bigger, faster, stronger and much better than the American Athletic Conference. All in all, Rutgers is bringing back 16 starters. 

Are they fully ready for a schedule that includes road games at Michigan State, Nebraska and Michigan State? They'll also play Michigan, Penn State and Wisconsin at home this year.

Their schedule is tough and while the defense is stable, the offense needs to make sure they can score points. Tailback Paul James should fit in nicely to the Big Ten caliber at that position, but the Scarlet Knights need to improve the run blocking up front. They averaged just 3.7 yards per carry last season.

If they replicate that number this year, it will be a long season.

2014 Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football Schedule

Aug. 28    Washington State (at Seattle)

Sept. 6      Howard

Sept. 13    Penn State

Sept. 20    at Navy

Sept. 27    Tulane

Oct. 4         Michigan

Oct. 11       Bye week

Oct. 18       at Ohio State

Oct. 25       at Nebraska

Nov. 1        Wisconsin

Nov. 8        Bye week

Nov. 15      Indiana

Nov. 22      at Michigan State

Nov. 29      at Maryland

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