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Final September 3, 2026 β€’ SHI Stadium, Piscataway

Massachusetts Minutemen πŸ‘‘

1-0
37
VS
21

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

0-1
NCAAF PREVIEW β€’ September 3, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: Massachusetts Minutemen (1-0) takes on Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-1) at SHI Stadium, Piscataway.

Massachusetts Minutemen
Visiting Side
Record 1-0
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Home Side
Record 0-1

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
MAS 7 17 3 10 37
RUT 7 0 0 14 21

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 8:20
KJ Duff 4 Yd pass from Dylan Lonergan (Dane Pizzaro Kick)
Score 5:26
Elijah Faulkner 21 Yd pass from William Watson III (Derek Morris Kick)
Score 11:46
Elijah Faulkner 2 Yd pass from William Watson III (Derek Morris Kick)
Score 9:43
Joseph Griffin Jr. 31 Yd pass from William Watson III (Derek Morris Kick)
Score 3:42
Derek Morris 30 Yd Field Goal
Score 8:22
Derek Morris 52 Yd Field Goal
Score 7:54
Derek Morris 31 Yd Field Goal
Score 7:09
KJ Duff 78 Yd pass from Dylan Lonergan (Dane Pizzaro Kick)
Score 4:27
Curtis Kimmons IV 17 Yd Run (Derek Morris Kick)
Score 1:57
KJ Duff 6 Yd pass from AJ Surace (Dane Pizzaro Kick)

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
πŸ‘‘
52%
Massachusetts Minutemen
VS
48%
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Projected Score MAS 36 - RUT 34
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • Massachusetts Minutemen scoring offense has an edge over Rutgers Scarlet Knights defense.
  • Rutgers Scarlet Knights offense moves the ball more consistently.
  • Rutgers Scarlet Knights passing game has a favorable matchup.
  • Massachusetts Minutemen controls the trenches in the run game.
Massachusetts Minutemen
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 Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Why Massachusetts Minutemen Could Win

Massachusetts Minutemen scoring offense has an edge over Rutgers Scarlet Knights defense.

Why Rutgers Scarlet Knights Could Win

Rutgers Scarlet Knights will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.

Deciding Factor

Rutgers Scarlet Knights offense moves the ball more consistently.

Game Details

SHI Stadium, Piscataway
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
42,454
Closing Odds
Line: RUTG -29.5 | O/U: 55.5

Team Leaders

Consensus Pool

Circle Crowd Pick Meter

Closed Poll
Massachusetts Minutemen (78.8%) Rutgers Scarlet Knights (21.2%)
Total Submissions: 72 circles

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