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September 3, 2026 β’ SHI Stadium, Piscataway
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
π 52%
Massachusetts Minutemen
VS
48%
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Projected Score
MAS 32
-
RUT 30
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 Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
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
Massachusetts Minutemen Leaders
Logan Inagawa
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Da'Marion Alberic
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Drew Alsup
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
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Massachusetts Minutemen (78.8%)
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (21.2%)
Total Submissions: 72 circles
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