How Rutgers football’s season outlook changed during bye week

The Scarlet Knights (1-4, 0-2) rested this weekend during their lone open week of the season, but there was plenty to observe throughout Saturday's slate. — The Spartans overcame a 17-point deficit to force overtime against a floundering Illinois program, but Pat Fitzgerald's team could not complete the two-point conversion in the first overtime and fell 38-37 in a thriller at Spartan Stadium. Still, Michigan State showed it isn't a pushover. — The Terrapins fell 45-16 to No.