Who's Playing

Rutgers (home) vs. Massachusetts (away)

Last Season Records: Rutgers 1-11-0; Massachusetts 4-8-0;

What to Know

Massachusetts and Rutgers are opening their 2019 seasons against one another at 7:15 p.m. ET on Friday at SHI Stadium. Massachusetts struggled last year, ending up 4-8. Likewise, coming off of an uninspired 1-11 last-season record, Rutgers has set their aspirations higher this season.

A couple stats to keep an eye on: Massachusetts was 14th in the nation in passing yards per game, finishing the 2018 season with 298.1 on average. But Rutgers ranked 19th in the nation in passing yards allowed per game, closing the year allowing only 186.70 on average. We'll see which of these strengths -- offense or defense -- will win out.

Since the experts predict a loss, Massachusetts will need to dig deep. Perhaps they'll be able to flip the script and come out with a big win.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7:15 p.m. ET
  • Where: SHI Stadium, New Jersey
  • TV: Big Ten Network
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $26.90

Odds

The Scarlet Knights are a big 17 point favorite against the Minutemen.

The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Scarlet Knights as a 13 point favorite.

Over/Under: 54

Series History

This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last four years.

Weather

The current forecast: sunny, with a temperature of 85 degrees.