The Howard Bison will open their season on the road against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The game is set for Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 6 p.m. ET at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey, and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network.
This matchup may hinge on the effectiveness of the teams’ ground games. Last season, Rutgers excelled in this area, averaging 165.4 rushing yards per game, while Howard also demonstrated strength on the ground with an average of 180.9 rushing yards per game.
Looking at the previous season, Rutgers finished with a balanced record of 6-6, while Howard closed out their campaign with a winning record of 6-5. Rutgers will likely be optimistic heading into this game, especially given their hefty 38.5-point advantage in the betting spread. They finished the previous season with a record of 5-4-2 against the spread.
Currently, Rutgers is favored by 38.5 points over Howard, a significant shift from the initial line, which opened at a 34.5-point advantage for the Scarlet Knights. The over/under for the game is set at 53 points.
In terms of historical performance, Rutgers has emerged victorious in the only game played between these two teams in the last eight years.