Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Washington Huskies Prediction and Picks - October 10th, 2025
Use Code WWWC A little Big 10 College Football action on Friday night, and we have a Rutgers vs Washington Prediction ready to rock and roll. Rutgers enters this game off a tough 31-28 road loss to Minnesota to fall to 3-2 on the year, while the Huskies are now 4-1 on the year after a 24-20 road win over Maryland. These teams met last year and Rutgers won that game at home by a score of 21-18. Can Washington get revenge for that loss? Read on to see our Rutgers vs Washington prediction.
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Knights Fall Short Against Minnesota
Rutgers enters this Week 7 Big Ten clash at 3–2 (0–2 conference), coming off a 31–28 road loss to Minnesota on September 27. The Scarlet Knights led by double digits in the third quarter but couldn’t close, surrendering three straight scoring drives and failing to convert late. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns, while RB Antwan Raymond added 84 yards and a score. WR Ian Strong posted 102 receiving yards, but Rutgers struggled on third down (4-of-13) and committed two turnovers. The loss marked their second straight in conference play after a 3–0 start against non-league opponents.
Offensively, Rutgers has shown top-tier efficiency, ranking 19th nationally in scoring (39.0 PPG) and 26th in total offense (434.0 YPG). Kaliakmanis has thrown for 1,399 yards and 9 touchdowns with a 67.3% completion rate, and the Scarlet Knights average 293.6 passing yards per game (15th). Raymond has emerged as a red-zone weapon with 471 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, while WRs Ian Strong and DT Sheffield have combined for over 700 yards and 5 scores. Defensively, Rutgers has been inconsistent — allowing 25.4 points per game (79th) and 346.6 total yards (66th) — and they’ve forced just three takeaways all season (85th), a concern against Washington’s explosive attack.
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The matchup with Washington will test Rutgers’ ability to handle tempo and dual-threat quarterback play. The Huskies rank top 20 in both scoring and yardage, and QB Demond Williams Jr. has yet to throw an interception this season. Rutgers will need to generate pressure without sacrificing coverage, especially with Washington’s ability to stretch the field vertically and run downhill with Jonah Coleman. If Kaliakmanis can stay clean and extend drives, Rutgers has the offensive firepower to keep pace — but they’ll need a breakthrough performance defensively to avoid getting overwhelmed in Seattle.
Big 4th Quarter Leads To Big Win Over Maryland
Washington enters Week 7 at 4–1 (1–1 Big Ten), fresh off a dramatic 24–20 comeback win over Maryland on October 4. Trailing by 17 entering the fourth quarter, the Huskies ripped off three straight scoring drives, capped by a go-ahead rushing touchdown from Demond Williams Jr. with just over three minutes remaining. Williams finished with 198 passing yards, 62 rushing yards, and two total touchdowns, while RB Jonah Coleman added 76 yards on the ground. WR Denzel Boston led the receiving corps with 88 yards and a score. The win marked Washington’s first road victory of the season and kept them in the Big Ten West mix.
Offensively, Washington ranks 19th in scoring (39.4 PPG) and 32nd in total offense (446.4 YPG), built on a balanced attack that averages 255.2 passing yards (53rd) and 191.2 rushing yards (41st). Williams has been one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the country, completing 73.3% of his passes for 1,226 yards, 8 touchdowns, and just 1 interception, with a passer rating of 170.5. He’s also added 246 rushing yards and 2 scores on 61 carries, giving Washington a true dual-threat centerpiece. Coleman has emerged as a red-zone hammer with 417 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, and Boston leads a deep receiving group with 275 yards and 3 scores. Washington has committed just two turnovers all season (11th), a key edge against a Rutgers defense that’s struggled to generate takeaways.
Defensively, the Huskies have been elite against the run, allowing just 78.0 rushing yards per game (8th) and ranking 18th in total defense (283.6 YPG). They’ve held opponents to 19.8 points per game (40th) and forced five takeaways (46th), consistently flipping field position and limiting red-zone conversions. Rutgers brings a top-20 scoring offense into Seattle, but Washington’s ability to control tempo and win the line of scrimmage gives them a clear path to dictate terms. If Williams continues his turnover-light streak and the defense contains Antwan Raymond early, the Huskies will be in position to pull away late.
Rutgers vs Washington Pick
Rutgers vs Washington Spread Pick
- Washington -10.5 (5 Units)
Washington laying 10.5 at home is justified given their trench dominance and quarterback efficiency. Demond Williams Jr. has been surgical — completing 73.3% of his passes for 1,226 yards and 8 touchdowns with just one pick — and his dual-threat ability adds a layer Rutgers hasn’t faced yet. The Huskies rank top 20 nationally in scoring, rushing, and turnover margin, and they’ve scored 40+ in four of five games. Rutgers, meanwhile, has dropped two straight and allowed 31 points to Minnesota’s middling offense. If Washington starts fast and forces Athan Kaliakmanis into a pass-heavy script, the Scarlet Knights will struggle to keep pace.
Defensively, Washington is built to smother Rutgers’ run-first identity. The Huskies rank 8th nationally in rushing defense (78.0 YPG) and 18th in total defense, with just 19.8 points allowed per game. Antwan Raymond has been a red-zone weapon for Rutgers, but Washington’s front seven has consistently won early downs and forced long fields. With the Scarlet Knights generating just three takeaways all season and struggling to flip momentum, Washington’s clean offensive profile and explosive balance give them multiple paths to cover. At home, with tempo and talent edges on both sides of the ball, -10.5 feels short.
Rutgers vs Washington Over/Under Pick
- Under 58.5 (4 Units)
The Under 58.5 makes sense in a game where Washington’s defense is built to control pace and Rutgers struggles to finish drives. The Huskies rank 8th nationally in rushing defense and 18th in total yards allowed, while Rutgers has converted just 36% of third downs and ranks 85th in takeaways — limiting short fields and quick scores. Washington’s offense is efficient but not reckless, with just two turnovers all season, and Demond Williams Jr. has shown a preference for methodical drives over deep-shot volatility. If Rutgers can avoid early collapse and Washington leans on its run game, this matchup profiles more like a 35–17 grinder than a shootout.
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