Saturday, September 20, 2014

NavyMarine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis

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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-1) will look to maintain their winning record when they face the great rushing attack of the Navy Midshipmen (2-1) on Saturday afternoon.

Rutgers could not score a single point in the second half of their game against Penn State over the weekend and ended up taking a 13-10 loss. Rutgers was only able to put up 294 total yards in that game and turned the ball over five times. The Scarlet Knights have only rushed for 142 yards per game this year, which is 89th in the nation.

Through three games, Rutgers wide receiver Leonte Carroo has caught 14 passes and already has 279 yards with two touchdowns. Running back Paul James has rushed for 267 yards this year with four touchdowns on 456 carries.

Navy used a 28-7 first half to easily beat Texas State 35-21 to pick up their second win of the season over the weekend. The Midshipmen had 352 rushing yards in the win and they were able to convert eight of their 12 third down attempts. Navy has the best rushing team in the country right now after averaging 403 rushing yards per game through three games.

Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds has only thrown 12 passes this year, but he has rushed for 215 yards with three touchdowns on 44 carries. Running back Noah Copeland hasn't been able to score a touchdown yet this season, but he does have 222 rushing yards on just 30 carries.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Trends

Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 2-1-0 Against the Spread

Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 1-1-0 against the Over/Under

Navy Midshipmen Betting Trends

Navy Midshipmen are 2-1-0 Against the Spread

Navy Midshipmen are 0-2-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

09/16/14 OL Bryan Leoni Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. Navy
09/16/14 OL Jacquis Webb Lower Body expected to miss Saturday vs. Navy
09/16/14 TE Logan Lister Lower Body expected to miss Saturday vs. Navy
09/16/14 Backup RB Savon Huggins Upper Body expected to miss Saturday vs. Navy
09/15/14 WR Andre Patton Upper Body expected to miss Saturday vs. Navy
09/15/14 LB Kevin Snyder Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. Navy
09/15/14 DB Nadir Barnwell Upper Body "?" Saturday vs. Navy
09/15/14 WR Ruhann Peele Upper Body expected to miss Saturday vs. Navy
09/08/14 DB Kiy Hester Personal out for season

Navy Midshipmen

09/15/14 QB Keenan Reynolds Knee is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Rutgers
09/14/14 LB Daniel Gonzales Head "?" Saturday vs. Rutgers
09/04/14 DB Lonnie Richardson Concussion out for season
08/22/14 DL Cam Henson Undisclosed out for season
08/11/14 WR Colin Osborne Knee out indefinitely

Tony's Pick: Take Rutgers

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