Rutgers at Boston College: Game Central Rundown, Live Updates and Analysis
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Week 1 of this year’s college football season was filled with everything- crazy plays, excitement, and some unexpected results.
One of those unexpected results was UMass’ 37-21 road win over Rutgers last Thursday night. The Minutemen’s performance was highlighted by quarterback William Watson III who completed all but three of his passes.
Rutgers starting quarterback Dylan Lonergan went 16-of-29 for 242 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. He was replaced by AJ Surace who went 6-of-9 and threw a touchdown pass.
Boston College is also coming off a Week 1 loss at the hands of the Cincinnati Bearcats 34-15 on Saturday evening.
Eagles quarterback Mason McKenzie threw for 223 yards and had a touchdown as well as an interception in his BC debut.
Now, Boston College and Rutgers will meet at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Mass., on Friday night with both teams seeking their first win of the season.
A tradition unlike any other pic.twitter.com/kDBHdz7Nth
— Boston College Football (@BCFootball) September 9, 2026
This game is more than just a game though.
Friday marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and will be Boston College’s annual Red Bandanna Game which honors the life and legacy of BC alum Welles Crowther (‘99).
Crowther lost his life in the attacks and was credited with saving as many as 18 lives in the South Tower.
Rutgers will also honor the 37 alumni that lost their lives during the attacks.
As we take the field on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we honor all of those whose lives were lost on that tragic day, including our 37 @RutgersU alumni.
— Rutgers Football 🪓 (@RFootball) September 7, 2026
We remember. We honor. We will never forget. pic.twitter.com/XtzQ7fjdh6
Rutgers at Boston College Scoring Updates:
4th
- 0:00 | The clock hits triple zeros and Boston College survives against Rutgers. FINAL: Boston College 28, Rutgers 21. Game Story can be found here.
- 6:26 | Not over yet. Rutgers QB AJ Surace throws a long pass to WR KJ Duff and he runs it in for the 60-yard touchdown. It's a one score game again. Boston College 28, Rutgers 21.
- 7:06 | Boston College scores on a 78-yard touchdown pass from QB Mason McKenzie to WR Dawson Pough. BC goes for two and McKenzie connects with WR Johnathan Montague Jr. to make it a 14-point game. Boston College 28, Rutgers 14.
3rd
- 2:37 | Rutgers makes it a one-score game with a four-yard pass from AJ Surace to KJ Duff. Duff is now up to 54 yards on five receptions. Boston College 20, Rutgers 14.
2nd
- 0:00 | Luca Lombardo kicks a 46-yard field goal as time expires in the first half. Boston College 20, Rutgers 7.
- 1:55 | Rutgers gets on the board with a four-yard touchdown pass by AJ Surace to RB Antwan Raymond. Boston College 17, Rutgers 7.
- 13:33 | Boston College gets inside the red zone, but cannot convert. Luca Lombardo comes out and drills a 30-yard field goal to make it a three-score ballgame. Boston College 17, Rutgers 0.
1st
- 5:15 | The Eagles extend their lead with a 10-yard touchdown run by QB Mason McKenzie. The Eagles got the ball back after an interception by DB Charlie Comella. Boston College 14, Rutgers 0.
- 10:42 | Boston College strikes first on a 19-yard touchdown run by Evan Dickens. The Eagles started their drive on the RU34 after Rutgers went for it on 4th-and-1 and got stood up at the line of scrimmage to turn the ball over. Boston College 7, Rutgers 0.
The Latest Injury News From Rutgers at Boston College:
3rd
- Boston College has released an update on LB Bodie Kahoun: "Boston College linebacker Bodie Kahoun has movement in all extremities and is being taken to a local hospital for further evaluation." Kahoun suffered an injury in the second quarter and was stretchered off the field in an ambulance.
2nd
- Boston College LB Bodie Kahoun goes down with a head/neck injury on the field. He is loaded onto a stretcher and put into an ambulance. He gave a thumbs up as he was being loaded into the ambulance.
1st
- Boston College DB Max Tucker gets shaken up on the first play of the game and limps off the field, but comes back in after one snap out.
Pregame
- Boston College running back Bo MacCormack is out for tonight's game. Eagles DL
Onye Nwosisi is out as well.
- Boston College center Michael Crounse is out with a knee injury.
- Rutgers QB Dylan Lonergan will not dress tonight.
- Boston College DB Syair Torrence is back after missing almost all of the 2025 season with a torn ACL.
Rutgers at Boston College Game Information:
How to Watch:
Who: Boston College Eagles and Rutgers Scarlet Knights
When: Friday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, Mass.
TV: ESPN2
Radio: WEEI 850 AM
Last Outing, Rutgers: The Scarlet Knights fell to UMass at home, 37-21, last Thursday to start the year 0-1.
Last Outing, Boston College: On Saturday, the Eagles suffered a 34-15 road loss to Cincinnati to start the year 0-1.
Last Meeting: The last time these two teams met was on Sept. 3, 2022, in the Eagles’ season opener. The Scarlet Knights handed BC a 22-21 defeat.
All-time Series: BC holds a 20-7-1 all-time record against Rutgers, with the series dating back to 1919.
Other Notable Information:
Weather: According to WCVB, one of the local news outlets for Greater Boston, skies will be sunny and the temperature will be 70 degrees at 7 p.m., 30 minutes prior to kickoff. There is no chance of rain.
Officials: Gregory Blum's crew, Big Ten.
Game Captains: Boston College: quarterback Mason McKenzie, center Michael Crounse, tight end Zeke Moore, defensive back KP Price, and linebacker Anthony Palano. Rutgers: wide receiver KJ Duff, linebacker Sean Allison, offensive lineman Kwabena Asamoah, long snapper Michael O'Connor and defensive back Jesse Ofurie.
Coin Flip: Boston College wins the coin toss and defers. Rutgers will get the ball first.
All Things Eagles Football:
- Boston College Eagles On SI’s Graham Dietz breaks down the five players to watch for Rutgers ahead of the Week 2 matchup.
- Did you catch what Boston College defensive coordinator Ted Roof said was the No. 1 thing the defense had to improve for the Red Bandanna Game? Check it out here.
- While you’re waiting for kickoff, take a look at which Boston College newcomers impressed in the Eagles’ season opener last weekend.
Depth Chart- Rutgers at Boston College:
BC Offense
QB: Mason McKenzie, Grayson Wilson, Femi Babalola
RB: Evan Dickens, Bo MacCormack III, Nolan Ray, Mekhi Dodd
WR:Reed Swanson, Johnathan Montague Jr., or Landon Wright
WR: Javarius Green or Jackson Wade
WR: Jaedn Skeete, Dawson Pough, Nedrick Boldin Jr.
TE: Zeke Moore, Brady Clough or Danny Edgehille or Bryce Lewis
LT: Veguer “JuJu” Jean-Jumeau or Trevon Humphrey, Pape Abdoulaye Sy
LG: Robert Smith IV, Owen Snively
C: Michael Crounse, DJ Williams
RG: Judah Pruitt, Amir Johnson
RT: Kristian Phillips or Reggie Jackson
BC Defense
DE: Kris Jones, Demetrius Ballard, Israel Oladipupo, Makai Byerson
DT: KJ Sampson, Christian Hudson, Josiah Griffin
DT: Chris Marable Jr. or Micah Amedee, Cameron McGee, Chuck Nnaeto
DE: Onye Nwosisi, Favor Bate or E’Lla Boykin, Demeterius Thompson
LB: Anthony Palano, Kemori Dixon, Steve Klein
LB: Bodie Kahoun, Zacari Thomas, Griffin Collins
NB: Cameron Martinez or TJ Green or Charlie Comella
CB: Syair Torrence, Ashton Cunningham, Njita Sinkala
CB: Max Tucker, Marcelous Townsend or Michael Mankaka
S: KP Price, Marcus Upton
S: Carter Davis, Da’Jon Green or Kameron Howard
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