Five things to know about the Rutgers Scarlet Knights ahead of Iowa's Big Ten opener

Rutgers has a good rushing game and is third in the conference in rushing yards per game at 227.2. The team has struggled on the passing end against better opponents. Gavin Wimsatt started the Temple game but left with an injury after the second drive. Evan Simon took over and got the win. Johnny Langan, a tight end/quarterback, had nine carries for 79 yards in that game. Noah Vedral was the starting quarterback the last two seasons for Rutgers, but he hasn't played a snap this season. The leading ball carrier for the Scarlet Knights is Al-Shadee Salaam, who has 21 carries.