Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Howard Bison: How to watch college ...

Who's Playing

Howard Bison @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Current Records: Howard 0-0, Rutgers 0-0

How To Watch

• When: Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 6 p.m. ET
• Where: SHI Stadium -- Piscataway, New Jersey
• TV: Big Ten Network
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $5.13

What to Know

The Howard Bison will hit the road to start this year's campaign against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Kickoff is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. ET on Thursday at SHI Stadium.

Thursday's contest might be decided in the trenches. Rutgers was unstoppable on the ground last season, having averaged 165.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Howard struggles in that department as they averaged 180.9.

Looking back to last season, Rutgers wound up perfectly balanced, finishing 6-6. On the other hand, Howard assembled a winning record last year, finishing the season 6-5.

Going forward, Rutgers is probably looking forward to this one considering their 38.5 advantage in the spread. They finished last season with a 5-4-2 record against the spread.

Odds

Rutgers is a big 38.5-point favorite against Howard, according to the latest college football odds.

The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Scarlet Knights as a 34.5-point favorite.

The over/under is 53 points.

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Series History

Rutgers won the only game these two teams have played in the last 8 years.

• Sep 10, 2016 - Rutgers 52 vs. Howard 14