Howard vs Rutgers Prediction 9/25/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

The Howard Bison and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights meet in week 4 college football action from SHI Stadium on Friday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Howard Bison vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction.

Howard Bison Recap

The Howard Bison come into this game looking to bounce back from a 55-0 loss at the hands of Indiana last time out to sit at 1-2 this season. 

Bison Drop Back-To-Back Games

Ja’Shawn Scroggins has thrown for 467 yards, 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on 46.2% passing while Travis Kerney leads Howard in rushing with 87 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns so far this season. Billy Roberson II and Scroggins sit behind Kerney on the ground tied with 79 yards each, with Roberson II scoring 1 TD. Se’Quan Osborne leads the Bison in receiving with 112 yards on 6 catches along with 1 touchdown, while Semaj Pierre trails with 86 yards on 4 catches. On defense, Kaleb Gallop has a team-high 22 total tackles, Rodney Roane leads the unit with 2 sacks, and Roane also recorded the team’s lone interception. Howard’s defense as a whole has combined for 6 sacks and 1 interception so far this season.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recap

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights come into this game looking to rebound from a 42-35 loss at the hands of USC last time out to sit at 0-3 this season.

Scarlet Knights Still Searching For First Win

Dylan Lonergan has thrown for 494 yards, 5 touchdowns and 0 interceptions on 52.3% passing while Antwan Raymond leads Rutgers in rushing with 298 rushing yards and 1 touchdown so far this season. Clay Thevenin sits behind Raymond on the ground with 64 yards and 1 TD. KJ Duff leads the Scarlet Knights in receiving with 419 yards on 24 catches along with 4 touchdowns, while Ben Black trails with 110 yards on 6 catches. On defense, Chris Joines has a team-high 18 total tackles, while Moses Walker leads the unit with 1 sack and a team-high 2 interceptions. Rutgers’ defense as a whole has combined for 2 sacks and 2 interceptions so far this season.

Howard Bison @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Trends: Week 4

Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win

• Rutgers has won 12 of its last 13 games against non-conference opponents at SHI Stadium.
• The home team has covered the spread in six of Rutgers’ last seven games.
• Rutgers has won the first half in each of its last six games against non-FBS teams.
• Rutgers has won the first quarter in each of its last six games against non-FBS teams.

Why the Howard Bison will win

• Rutgers has lost each of its last five games.
• The road team has won three of Rutgers’ last four games.
• Rutgers has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Rutgers has lost the first half in eight of its last nine games.

Total Points Facts

• Twelve of Rutgers’ last 13 home games have gone OVER the total points line.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 4, KJ Duff leads the league for targets (41) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Two of Rutgers’ three games this season have been decided by a margin of seven points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
• Rutgers ranks 130th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (21.3).

Howard Bison vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction

I’m on the Bison and the points in this game. I just think this is a case of too many points for the Scarlet Knights to lay here, as this just has all of the feelings of a 42-7 or 49-7 kind of game where Rutgers wins comfortably, but Howard sneaks in the back door. Give me Howard and the points.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Howard +43.5