Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Boston College Eagles Prediction, 9/11/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Boston College Eagles

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Location: Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, MA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (-4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

Alumni Stadium is the location where the Boston College Eagles (0-1) will try to beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-1) on Friday, September 11, 2026. Rutgers opens this matchup as 4.5-point dogs. The total has been set at 53.5.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights come into this game with a record of 0-1 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Scarlet Knights took the field against the UMass Minutemen and took a loss by a final of 37-21. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Scarlet Knights conceded 200 yards on 41 tries, which is an average of 4.9 yards per run allowed. Rutgers allowed 19 pass completions on 22 tries for a total of 197 yards, and a completion percentage of 86.4%. In the game, they tallied 63 plays which converted into 346 yds. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights ran the ball 25 different times and accrued 27 yds, which is an average of 1.1 yds per attempt.

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The Scarlet Knights have earned 346 total yards this season. In terms of getting in the endzone, Rutgers has compiled 3 touchdowns through the air and no touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the ball over 4 times. Rutgers has compiled 18 1st downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 7 infractions for 34 yards. As a team they average 27.0 yards in the run game which is 133rd in Division 1. Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights are averaging 21.0 points per outing.

When it comes to yards via the pass, the Scarlet Knights have allowed 197 yds which puts them in 69th in the nation. They have conceded 197.0 yards per contest through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 86.4%. Overall, they have surrendered 397.0 yards per game which ranks them 100th in college football. They have given up 3 touchdowns via the pass as well as 1 touchdown pounding the rock. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.9 yards per run and 200.0 rushing yards per contest on the year. During the season, they have allowed 200 running yards through 1 outing. The Scarlet Knights are ranked 112th in Division 1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 37.0 points per contest.

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The Eagles step onto the field holding a record of 0-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Eagles took a loss by a final score of 34-15 when they faced the Cincinnati Bearcats. The Eagles finished the game with a total of 388 yds while running 73 plays (5.3 yds per play). Boston College ran the ball for 4.3 yds per carry, totaling 165 yards on 38 attempts. Boston College relinquished 46 rush attempts for 254 yds (5.5 yds per rush). The Eagles pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 73.3%, relinquishing 85 yds on 11 for 15 passing.

When discussing their ability to score points, the Eagles currently rank 108th in D-1 scoring 15.0 PPG. The Boston College Eagles have an average of 388.0 yards per contest, which has them sitting 81st in the country. The Boston College offense has accrued 37 yards of penalties on 7 violations, which is 60th in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 1 interception while losing 1 fumble and they have obtained 24 1st downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Eagles have thrown for 223 yards through the air. They are averaging 165.0 yards per game on the ground.

Boston College has conceded a total of 254 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns rushing on the season. They have given up 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to 85.0 yards/game, which has them sitting 11th in the country. Their defense has compiled no fumbles and no picks this year. The Eagles defense has been on the field for 61 plays, which has them sitting 62nd in the country. The Eagles are relinquishing 34.0 points per game, which puts them 108th in college football.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Scarlet Knights +4.5

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