Week 1 · College Football
UMass vs Rutgers prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives Rutgers a 97% chance to beat UMass in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.
#130 Mid-American Conference
UMass
0% to make the 12
@
#79 Big Ten Conference
Rutgers
3% to make the 12
The model's read
SpreadRutgers −28.5Vegas
Projected scoreUMass 12 — Rutgers 40
Rutgers is a heavy favorite — 97% in the model. Upset alert if it's close.
Chaos meter6 · CHALK
6/ 100
CalmMayhem
UMass
3%
to win
Rutgers
97%
to win
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Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksUMassRutgers#136Offense · EPA/play#36
#128Defense · EPA/play#134
#108Explosiveness#81
#134Success rate#26
76%Returning production67%
National ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
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