Rutgers 2009 College Football Predictions

2009 Rutgers Football Betting Odds: Over 8 Wins -230 , Under 8 Wins +170

Rutgers may not have the most talent in the Big East but their schedule is favorable enough to make them a real contender to win the Big East Championship. They get Cincinnati, Pitt, South Florida, and West Virginia, the conference’s top teams, all at home. The biggest question mark surrounding this Rutgers squad is how they will replace quarterback Mike Teel and wide receiver Kenny Britt. Teel was one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in school history and two unknowns will battle for the starting job. Two fifth-year seniors, Domenic Natale and Jabu Lovelace are fighting for the opportunity to lead this team. Success at the quarterback position is going to play a large role in determining whether or not this team can win the Big East in ’09. The good news for whoever starts at QB is that the team’s top four leading rushers along with five returning starters on the offensive line are all back. The Scarlet Knights may rely on the ground game much more this season than in years past with a lack of experience at the quarterback position.

The defense only returns 6 starters but the emergence of middle linebacker Ryan D’Imperio has people believing that Rutgers could be very tough defensively. The defensive line also has great size and depth as well and should be very good against the run. The biggest concern on defense is at the corner spot. Sophomore David Rowe will have to step in and play well in order for this to be a dominant defense. After evaluating this team and looking at their schedule, I have them projected at finishing the regular season at 9-3. They play Howard, Florida International, Texas Southern, and Army outside of the Big East. Combine that will home games against all their toughest opponents and you will see Rutgers go over to the total of 8 regular season wins.

- Bet on Rutgers to go Over/Under 8 regular season wins

- Bet on Rutgers to win the 2009-2010 College Football National Championship