Massachusetts vs RutgersMASS vs RUTG · Week 1
Where to Watch →Rutgers opens the 2026 season against Massachusetts on Thursday, Sep 3 at SHI Stadium.
SEASON
CFB VIBES MODEL
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Rutgers opens a 28.5-point favorite. Our model gives Rutgers a 96% chance.
What's driving the model
Ratings edge (Elo) RUTG
Home-field edge RUTG
Market lean RUTG
Model projection RUTG
Each game samples a margin around the market spread and a final total around the market total.
Massachusetts @ Rutgers
Your sims:Sims: RUTG 0, MASS 0
SCHEDULE
Full schedule →
Standings
Full standings →| Place | TEAM | CONF | OVERALL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 |  NorthwesternNU | 0–0 | 0–0 |
| 15 |  PurduePUR | 0–0 | 0–0 |
| 16 |  RutgersRUTG | 0–0 | 0–0 |
| 17 |  UCLA | 0–0 | 0–0 |
| 18 |  WisconsinWIS | 0–0 | 0–0 |
Rankings
All rankings →| Rank | AP TOP 25 |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Ohio StateOSU |
| 2 |  OregonORE |
| 3 |  GeorgiaUGA |
| 4 |  Notre DameND |
| – | RutgersRUTG |
| Rank | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio StateOSU |
| 2 | OregonORE |
| 3 | GeorgiaUGA |
| 4 |  TexasTEX |
| – | RutgersRUTG |
PREDICTION MARKETS & ODDSMARKET & ODDS
All odds →All →THE LINE
SpreadRUTG −28.5
Total51.5
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