Miami RedHawks vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction, 9/6/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Miami RedHawks vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Location: SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ

TV: Peacock

Odds/Point Spread: Scarlet Knights (-15.0)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

The Miami RedHawks (0-1) are on their way to SHI Stadium on Saturday, September 6, 2025 where they will take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-0). Miami opens this matchup as 15.0-point dogs. The total comes in at 46.5.

The Miami RedHawks come into this game with a record of 0-1 for this season. In their last game, the RedHawks took the field against the Wisconsin Badgers and took a loss by a score of 17-0. Once the final whistle blew, they had 40 plays which gave them 117 yards. The Miami Redhawks ran the football 22 times and had 34 yards, which came out to an average of 1.5 yds per attempt. Against the run, the RedHawks conceded 165 yds on 43 tries, which is 3.8 yds per rush surrendered. Miami conceded 18 completions on 32 attempts for 188 yds, and a completion rate of 56.3%.

The RedHawks have tallied 117 yards in total for the year. Miami has yet to score a TD this season. They have surrendered the football 2 different times. Miami has amassed 7 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 5 penalties for 60 yds. As a team they're holding an average of 34.0 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 132nd in Division 1. Concerning getting in the endzone, the Miami RedHawks are sitting at 0.0 points per contest.

In terms of yards through the air, the RedHawks are giving up 188 yds which puts them in 70th in Division 1. They are conceding 188.0 yards per game via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 56.3%. In total, they have surrendered 353.0 yards/contest which ranks them 90th in the country. They have yielded 1 touchdown by air and 1 touchdown on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.8 yards per rushing attempt and 165.0 rushing yards per game on the year. Over the course of this year, they have given up 165 rushing yards through 1 contest. The RedHawks sit in 74th in college football concerning team defense, allowing 17.0 points per game.

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The Scarlet Knights step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 this year. In their last game, the Scarlet Knights went home victorious with a score of 34-31 against the Ohio Bobcats. Rutgers rushed the ball for 4.0 yds per carry, totaling 147 yds on 37 carries. The Scarlet Knights finished the game with a total of 399 yards while running 60 plays (6.7 yards per play). The Scarlet Knights passing defense conceded a completion rate of 67.7%, surrendering 239 yards on 21 out of 31 passing. Rutgers relinquished 31 rush attempts for 201 yds (6.5 yds per carry).

When discussing the points being put on the board, the Scarlet Knights sit 55th in D-1 averaging 34.0 points per outing. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are averaging 399.0 yards per contest, which has them sitting 64th in D-1. The Rutgers offense has totaled 35 penalty yards on 5 infractions, ranking them 85th in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They have earned 24 first downs. For the season so far, the Scarlet Knights currently have a total of 252 yards through the air, ranking them 44th in D-1. They maintain an average of 147.0 yards per game.

The Scarlet Knights are surrendering 31.0 PPG, which has them 110th in the nation. Rutgers has allowed a total of 201 rushing yards. They have given up 3 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 239.0 yards/game, ranking them 97th in the country. The Scarlet Knights defense has taken part in 62 plays, which is good for 56th in D-1. They have yet to force a turnover.

Who will win tonight's RedHawks/Scarlet Knights college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Scarlet Knights -15.0

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