Rutgers' Postgame Fireworks Show Goes Viral in Video After Losing to UMass as 29.5-Point Favorites

Losing to a team that entered the season on the FBS' longest losing streak wasn't enough to stop Rutgers from a planned postgame fireworks show.

A video of fireworks going off over SHI Stadium went viral after Rutgers opened the 2026 campaign Thursday night with a 37-21 loss to UMass.

UMass, which was considered a +29.5 underdog heading into the matchup, had lost 16 straight games before Thursday night.

The Minutemen started out the game by falling into an early 7-0 deficit before scoring 30 straight points.

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Rutgers reportedly paid UMass to come to Piscataway to open the 2026 season, per On3's Brett McMurphy.

The Scarlet Knights might also see postgame fireworks regardless of results in Week 2. Rutgers is hitting the road next Friday to play in Boston College's home opener.