AJ Dillon against Rutgers

After failing as a 20-point favorite last week in their 48-24 loss to Kansas, the Eagles took care of business yesterday as eight-point favorites against Rutgers. BC scored in each quarter and stifled the Scarlet Knights in the second half to take a 30-16 win.

Not saying it was a thing of beauty. Rutgers, like Kansas, has seen rough times. The loss yesterday put them at 1-16 in their last 17 meetings with FBS teams and the one win was this season’s opener against UMass. In the first half, however, the Eagles allowed Rutgers quarterback Artur Sitkowski to flourish, going 14-of-17 for 206 yards and a 74-yard touchdown pass. BC held a 17-13 lead at halftime.

Unlike previous games, e.g., Kansas, the Eagles won the second half of this game. BC ran 46 plays in the second half for 222 yards, scoring two touchdowns, while holding the Scarlet Knights to 24 plays, 144 yards, and a field goal.

For the game, the Eagles ran the ball on 61 plays for 272 yards, with AJ Dillon gaining 150 yards on 32 carries. BC passed for 159 yards total, as QB Anthony Brown was a mediocre 13-of-25 in the air.

Here is a brief (1:33) video of the few highlights.

BC meets 4-0 Wake Forest Saturday. Back to lunchtime!