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- Rutgers' two quarterbacks have combined for seven interceptions through two games in 2026 despite moving the ball, according to the USC preview. The writer wants USC to create at least two interceptions in this matchup; that is a proposed performance target, not a forecast presented as certain or a quarterback-change report. - Rutgers receiver KJ Duff exceeded 100 receiving yards in each of the first two games. The preview calls limiting him to fewer than 100 yards a priority for USC's defense, but does not report Gary Patterson's coverage plan or any change in Duff's availability.

- Rutgers lists Dylan Lonergan as probable after the undisclosed injury that interrupted his opener; the preview does not confirm this week's starter. Corner Kevin Levy is out, while reserve corner Mikey Munn, running back Antwan Raymond and defensive end Malachi Davis are questionable. - Rutgers averages 90.5 rushing yards, has allowed eight sacks and has eight turnovers through two games, with a 30.4% third-down rate. KJ Duff has 17 catches for 333 yards and five of the team's six touchdowns. The writer expects USC to bracket Duff and force other targets to contribute; that is a projected defensive response, not an announced plan. - Travis Johansen's Rutgers defense has allowed 175 rushing yards and 32.5 points per game and ranks 130th in pass-efficiency defense after UMass and Boston College. It has only one sack. Sean Allison leads a three-man linebacker rotation, with Ty Morris and Moses Walker splitting middle-linebacker work; early defensive results remain a concern against USC's offense.

- Injury: Rutgers will be without one starter today against USC.

- Injury: On the ESPN website , the spread is down to 21.5.

- Injury: Undisclosed 'ding', most likely in the BC game where he had 16 touches, 14 carries and 2 receptions.

- Injury: I heard a lot of hype about him but he's been disappointing.

- QB: He has more mobility than the other Rutgers QBs but he is not blazing by any means.

- QB: Spread offense with a true mobile quarterback, it’s about time they get someone with serious mobility back there.

- Pick/market: CHESTNUT HILL - Rutgers fell to 0-2 tonight following a 28-21 loss to Boston College.

- Coaching: CHESTNUT HILL - Rutgers let one slip away against Boston College, falling to 0-2 after a 28-21 loss on the road.

- LB: Good to see Abram Wright moving around at linebacker, was running with first team D in warmups.

- After Rutgers' 28-21 loss at Boston College, Greg Schiano would not name AJ Surace or Dylan Lonergan the next starter, saying health and film review must come first. Surace threw four interceptions and took three sacks in his first start; Schiano cited both decision-making and hits during throws, not just quarterback play. - Schiano said Rutgers is comfortable with roughly seven offensive linemen. Rotations reflected both unspecified ailments and a need to give players a series off to rest and observe; he hopes to build trust in eight or nine. He did not identify the injured players or announce a new starting five. - With Rutgers still without a sack through two games, Schiano stressed disciplined rush lanes against mobile quarterbacks. He said rushers sometimes went too high past the pocket, and highlighted a late coverage bust and errors against sprint-out passes, while crediting the defense's handling of several deep crossers. - Boston College limited Rutgers receiver KJ Duff to one first-half catch before he caught seven after halftime. Schiano said doubles and underneath/over-the-top coverage helped take Duff away early. The interview identified bracket coverage as an obstacle, without detailing a new route plan or receiver-role change. - Schiano said Rutgers went 2-for-4 in the red zone and has now failed on its quarterback-push play in two consecutive weeks despite attempted corrections. He said the staff must evaluate who executes it, how it is run and whether it remains the best choice; he did not announce that the play has been dropped.

- Defense: Bo Mascoe just now with man coverage on the great Jeremiah Smith of OSU, decent coverage Smith drops the ball.

- WR: KJ Duff might be the best wide receiver in program history.

- LB: LB Moses Walker earned recognition as a Comeback Player of the Week Walker posted two interceptions and a sack last week.

- Defense: After the defensive takeaway, AJ Surace hits KJ Duff for the touchdown.