Massachusetts Minutemen defeat Rutgers Scarlet Knights 37-21: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 · NCAAF · Massachusetts Minutemen 37, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 21
The Massachusetts Minutemen beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 37-21 on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at SHI Stadium. The Massachusetts Minutemen covered the spread as 29.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 54.5, with 58 points combined.
Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights final score and game recap
The Massachusetts Minutemen won by 16 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- William Watson III (Massachusetts Minutemen): 19/22 passing for 197 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Curtis Kimmons IV (Massachusetts Minutemen): 11 carries for 78 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- KJ Duff (Rutgers Scarlet Knights): 9 catches for 196 yards, 3 receiving touchdowns.
- Dylan Lonergan (Rutgers Scarlet Knights): 16/29 passing for 242 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 interceptions.
Who covered the spread in Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights?
The Massachusetts Minutemen covered the spread as 29.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 16 points.
Did Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights go over or under the total?
The game went over: 58 points combined against a closing total of 54.5, over by 3.5.
Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Massachusetts Minutemen at +2193 and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at -8009. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Rutgers Scarlet Knights a 96% favorite. The Massachusetts Minutemen won as the underdog at +2193: $2193 profit on a $100 bet.
Massachusetts Minutemen and Rutgers Scarlet Knights betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Massachusetts Minutemen 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for Massachusetts Minutemen and Rutgers Scarlet Knights?
Next for the Massachusetts Minutemen: the Sacred Heart Pioneers at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights: at the Boston College Eagles on Friday, September 11, 2026.