Saturday Index
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Fri, Sep 11 · ESPN2
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Original edition · Sep 10RUTG3021
BC2528| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTG | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| BC | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 28 |
Updated Sep 14, 7:45 AM EDT
| RUTG | Statistic | BC |
|---|---|---|
| 384 | Total yards | 402 |
| 230 | Net passing yards | 252 |
| 154 | Rushing yards | 150 |
| 19 | First downs | 18 |
| 4-12 | Third downs | 4-12 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 34:32 | Possession | 25:28 |
| 5-40 | Penalties | 4-28 |
| RUTG | Statistic | BC |
|---|---|---|
| 2-5 | Fourth downs | 1-1 |
| 18-27 | Passing | 18-29 |
| 8.5 | Yards per pass | 8.7 |
| 41 | Rushing attempts | 32 |
| 3.8 | Yards per rush | 4.7 |
| 0 | Fumbles Lost | 1 |
| 4 | Interceptions | 2 |
| 2 | Passes Deflected | 3 |
| 5 | Qb Hurries | 3 |
| 1 | Sacks | 3 |
| 38 | Tackles | 45 |
| 0 | Defensive TDs | 0 |
| 3 | Tackles For Loss | 5 |
| 1 | Total Fumbles | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles Recovered |
Final
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Surace | 18/27 | 230 | 3 | 4 |
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Saturday Index win outlook
62%
Rutgers leads the Saturday Index outlook
Rutgers win probability 62%; Boston College win probability 38%.
Rutgers will first look to its pass protection, even though that unit needs more consistency than it showed last season.
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| 2 | Passes Intercepted | 4 |
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| 0 | Interception TDs | 0 |
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| 8 | Interception Yards | 10 |
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| 3 | Kicking Points | 8 |
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| 3 | Passing TDs | 1 |
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| 0 | Rushing TDs | 2 |
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Boston College has the stronger rushing matchup. Limiting steady gains is the clearest way for Rutgers to avoid long, favorable drives.
Rutgers has the stronger passing matchup. Boston College needs pressure and disciplined coverage to keep completions from becoming explosive plays.
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Rutgers enters with the stronger down-to-down profile. Boston College needs to win early downs and stay out of obvious passing situations.
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