# Rutgers and Boston College NCAA football matchup

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rutgers-and-boston-college-ncaa-football-matchup
> Updated: 2026-09-11T20:30:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Boston College Eagles were scheduled to compete in an NCAA football matchup on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

Heading into the Week 2 contest, both teams were looking to recover from opening-week losses. Rutgers sought redemption following an upset loss to UMass and faced a change at quarterback, with AJ Surace expected to make his first career start in place of the injured Dylan Lonergan. Boston College, led by coach Bill O’Brien, entered the game following a 34-15 loss to Cincinnati. Betting odds favored Boston College by approximately three points.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Rutgers football faces Boston College in Week 2 matchup

Rutgers football faces Boston College on Friday, Sept. 11, at Alumni Stadium. Rutgers will start quarterback AJ Surace following an opening-week loss to UMass.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rutgers-football-faces-boston-college-in-week-2-matchup

### 2026-09-07: Rutgers and Boston College to face off in NCAA football

Rutgers and Boston College will meet in an NCAA college football game on September 11, 2026, at Alumni Stadium. The matchup will be broadcast on ESPN2.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rutgers-and-boston-college-to-face-off-in-ncaa-football

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