In 2012, Rutgers began the season 7–0, including a 35–26 defeat of Arkansas on the road in Fayetteville. The team reached a No. 15 ranking in both the BCS and AP Polls, before a surprise homecoming loss to Kent State by a score of 35–23.
In 2012, Rutgers started the season with a perfect record of 7–0, including a 35–26 loss to Arkansas on the road in Fayetteville. The team was ranked No. 15 in both the BCS and AP Polls before an unexpected homecoming defeat by Kent State.