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September 25, 2026 β’ SHI Stadium, Piscataway
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 25, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Howard Bison (1-2) takes on Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-3) at SHI Stadium, Piscataway.
Howard Bison
Visiting Side
Record
1-2
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Home Side
Record
0-3
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
Howard Bison
VS
80%
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Projected Score
HOW 17
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RUT 26
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights scoring offense aligns well against Howard Bison defense.
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights rushing attack has the advantage.
Howard Bison
STAT
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Rutgers Scarlet Knights plays on familiar turf at SHI Stadium, Piscataway.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Howard Bison Could Win
Howard Bison will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights Could Win
Rutgers Scarlet Knights scoring offense aligns well against Howard Bison defense.
Deciding Factor
Rutgers Scarlet Knights offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
SHI Stadium, Piscataway
Dome/Indoor β’ 68Β°F
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: RUTG -42.5 | O/U: 55.5
Team Leaders
Howard Bison Leaders
Isaiah Freeman
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Rufus Ferguson II
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Michael Boateng
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Leaders
Sean Ashenfelder
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Ja'shon Benjamin
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Vernon Allen III
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Howard Bison (39.7%)
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (60.3%)
Total Submissions: 63 circles
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