Rutgers vs. UMass FREE LIVE STREAM (9/3) | Time, TV Channel for Week 1 College Football game
Rutgers kicks off the 2026 college football season today, Sept. 3, against UMass at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J.
- Stream the Week 1 showdown for free on Big Ten Network at 6 p.m. ET with a trial to DIRECTV or Fubo.
Rutgers looks to bounce back this season from what coach Greg Schiano called an “unacceptable” 5-7 record last year. UMass went 0-12 last season, becoming the only winless team in the FBS.
Schiano announced earlier this week that Boston College transfer Dylan Lonergan will start at quarterback against UMass over AJ Surace.
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Where to stream Rutgers vs. UMass game on Sept. 3
Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s season opener:
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 3
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- Location: SHI Stadium | Piscataway, N.J.
- TV channel: Big Ten Network
- Live stream: DIRECTV (free trial), Fubo (free trial)
Check out the latest episode of NJ.com’s “Rutgers Rant” with Brian Fonseca and Steve Politi below.
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Upcoming Rutgers football games
All times Eastern Standard
Friday, Sept. 11
Rutgers at Boston College, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 19
No. 14 USC at Rutgers, 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 25
Howard at Rutgers, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3
No. 6 Indiana at Rutgers, 8 p.m.
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