Rutgers’ third loss in a row dropped the Scarlet Knights to their lowest ranking in more than a year. Across five different national polls, Rutgers (4-3, 1-3 in Big Ten play) has an average ranking of 60.6, which is down seven spots from a week ago and has now dropped well below the Scarlet Knights’ preseason position, which started at 46.8.

Rutgers football's defense turned in a disappointing showing and the Scarlet Knights lost their third game in a row as a result.

Prior to the start of the 2024 season, UCLA football envisioned an explosive offense under offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, an offense that would allow each of their offensive players to shine and regularly produce big plays.