Boston College Eagles defeat Rutgers Scarlet Knights 28-21: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · NCAAF · Rutgers Scarlet Knights 21, Boston College Eagles 28
Boston College defeated Rutgers 28-21 on Friday at Alumni Stadium, covering the -3 spread while the game finished under 53.5.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Boston College Eagles final score and game recap
Boston College dominated the first quarter, scoring 14 unanswered points to seize control early. The Scarlet Knights outscored Boston College 7-0 in the third quarter to narrow the gap to 20-14. In the fourth quarter, Rutgers scored 7 points and Boston College scored 8 points to finish the game.
Who covered the spread in Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Boston College Eagles?
Boston College covered the -3 spread, winning by 7 points. The line held steady from open to close at Boston College -3. AiQ's pick of Rutgers +3 at 58% confidence resulted in a loss.
Did Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Boston College Eagles go over or under the total?
The game finished under 53.5 with 49 combined points. The total opened at 54.5 and moved down one point to 53.5. AiQ's selection of Under 53.5 at 57% confidence won.
How did AiQ's Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Boston College Eagles predictions do?
AiQ finished 5-5 across every graded pick.
- Moneyline: Boston College Eagles at -150 — WIN (+$66.67 on a $100 bet)
- Spread: Rutgers Scarlet Knights +3 — LOSS
- Total: Under 53.5 — WIN
- Player props: 3-4 (-$211.47 on $100 per pick at listed prices)
AiQ nailed the moneyline and total but missed the spread and the majority of player-prop selections.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Boston College Eagles player prop results
AiQ's player-prop record was 3-4, netting a loss of $211.47 on $100 per pick.
- Evan Dickens (Boston College Eagles) under 1.5 receptions at -149; actual 5 — LOSS
- Ben Black III (Rutgers Scarlet Knights) under 2.5 receptions at -166; actual 2 — WIN
- Antwan Raymond under 1.5 receptions at -112; actual 2 — LOSS
- Javarius Green (Boston College Eagles) under 4.5 receptions at -152; actual 3 — WIN
- Jourdin Houston (Rutgers Scarlet Knights) over 2.5 receptions at -160; actual 5 — WIN
- Brady Clough (Boston College Eagles) over 3.5 receptions at +126; actual 2 — LOSS
- KJ Duff (Rutgers Scarlet Knights) under 6.5 receptions at +110; actual 8 — LOSS
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Boston College Eagles odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline listed Rutgers at +125 and Boston College at -150, implying win probabilities of 43% and 57% after removing the 4.4% vig. Boston College's -150 moneyline paid $66.67 on a $100 stake. The spread remained Boston College -3 from open to close, and the total declined one point from 54.5 to 53.5. AiQ's pre-game moneyline price of -144 carried -1.1% expected value despite the model favoring the Eagles; the market did not offer a value edge.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Boston College Eagles betting trends: 2026 season
Rutgers enters its next game at 0-2 overall, winless at home and on the road. The Scarlet Knights are 0-1 against the spread and 0-1 on totals, riding a two-game losing streak. Boston College stands 1-1 overall, unbeaten at home (1-0) but 0-1 away. The Eagles are 1-1 against the spread across two games with closing lines and have gone under on both totals.
What's next for Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Boston College Eagles?
Rutgers hosts USC Trojans on Saturday, September 19. Boston College hosts Maine Black Bears on Saturday, September 19.