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| Jawan Jamison is looking to follow up on a solid opener.(Getty Images) |
Howard Bison (1-0) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-0)
Kickoff: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN3)
Spread: No line
Watchability: This game will probably not be close, and therefore perhaps not entirely watchable. Probably a good one to miss.
Shining stars: Rutgers: LB Khaseem Greene. In the season opener against Tulane in New Orleans, Greene piled up 14 tackles and a sack against the Green Wave. Howard: QB Randy Liggins. Liggins, who reportedly "lost his composure" and was benched, started the game 6 of 10 for 132 yards and two scores.
Who could steal the show: Rutgers: RB Jawan Jamison. After winning the job in the offseason, Jamison had a solid opener, accounting for 153 total yards and a score. Rutgers should have a decided advantage in the trenches, so Jamison is set to have a big day. Howard: RB Aquanius Freeman. Freeman rushed for 63 yards and a score in the Bison's season opening win over Morehouse. Chances are he won't experience similar success Saturday.
You going? Ranking the road trip: Unless you have family is Piscataway or something, it's probably best to spend your weekend elsewhere.
Magic number for Rutgers: 1. If it comes down to it, that's how many touchdowns the Scarlet Knights will need to beat Howard.
Magic number for Howard: 30. That's how many points the Bison had in their opener. If they expect to keep the game close, they'll need to score -- a lot.
This game comes down do: Rutgers showing up. Like, literally. If they're there, their talent will be sufficient.
Prediction: Rutgers 55, Howard 6
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