It was 68°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 32 mph. Final: Howard 7, Rutgers 58.
Kickoff forecast (final issued)
Forecast not available yet
Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.
Typical September at the stadium: highs near 78°25°, lows near 61°16°, rain on 32% of days.
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Stadium
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- Location
- Piscataway, NJ
- Surface
- Turf
- Roof
- Open air
- Elevation
- 98 ft30 m
Typical in September
Highs near 78°25°, lows near 61°16°. Rain on 32% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 10%, above 90°F on 5%. 10-year average.
Series history
Rutgers leads 1-0
1 meeting tracked here since 2024 · Rutgers won the last meeting (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).
| Season | Date | Game | Result | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Aug 29 | Howard at Rutgers | Rutgers 44-7 | SHI Stadium |
Game-day weather history
Recent games at SHI Stadium
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | Indiana at Rutgers | 47–15 |  62°17° · dry · 10 mph15 km/h gusts |
| Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | USC at Rutgers | 42–35 |  68°20° · dry · 17 mph28 km/h gusts |
Q&A
Howard at Rutgers: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Howard at Rutgers?
It was 68°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 32 mph. Final: Howard 7, Rutgers 58.
Does SHI Stadium have a roof?
No. SHI Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.