Rutgers Stays Close With USC But Loses 44th Straight Against Top 25 Team Rutgers and USC have a long standing football rivalry that spans decades, with both teams having their fair share of triumphs and defeats.
However, one trend has become all too familiar in recent years: the Scarlet Knights' inability to beat top ranked teams.
As of writing, Rutgers finds itself on a 44 game losing streak against opponents ranked within the top 25.