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Rutgers allowed UMass 397 total yards, including 200 rushing, in its opener. UMass held the ball for 36:21 and scored on its first four possessions to build a 24-7 halftime lead. Those results show the defensive problem entering Boston College; the article supplies no confirmed personnel or scheme adjustment that has already corrected it.

Rutgers transfer DT Rondo Porter recorded five tackles and one tackle for loss in his debut. He expressed confidence that the defensive line can improve before Boston College, but the report offers no injury update, revised rotation or measured practice improvement. His optimism is a player assessment, not proof of a defensive turnaround.