Rutgers falls to Boston College 28-21 in second straight loss

The Rutgers football team opened its season with a 0-2 record following a 28-21 loss to Boston College on Friday night at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill. Making his first career start, quarterback AJ Surace threw four interceptions, including one in the final two minutes that halted a late scoring attempt. Boston College quarterback Mason McKenzie contributed to the Eagles' lead with a 78-yard touchdown pass to Dawson Pugh in the fourth quarter. The Scarlet Knights struggled with turnovers and defensive lapses throughout the game, which also included a failed fourth-down conversion attempt early in the first quarter. This defeat follows an opening-week loss to UMass. Rutgers prepares to face USC on September 19 as the program looks to address ongoing concerns regarding its performance and roster execution.

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