Rutgers and Boston College Set for Nonconference Showdown
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will face the Boston College Eagles on Friday night in a nonconference college football matchup, with both teams seeking their first victory of the season. Rutgers suffered a 37-21 defeat against UMass in their opening game, while Boston College lost 34-15 to Cincinnati.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, where the Eagles are favored by 3 points. The total points over/under is set at 53.5, reflecting a decrease from the initial line. The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates games 10,000 times, predicts a total of 60 points in this matchup.
Rutgers is led by quarterback Dylan Lonergan, who threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns in the loss to UMass, despite three interceptions. Boston College's offense is directed by junior quarterback Mason McKenzie, who passed for 223 yards and one touchdown against Cincinnati while also leading the team in rushing. The model indicates that both teams have the potential to score significantly.
