Getty Boston College faces an old conference foe on Saturday.
Rutgers and Boston College kick off their seasons with a key non-conference game on Saturday, September 3.
The game (Noon ET start time) will be televised on ACC Network, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include ACC Network and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch Rutgers vs Boston College streaming live online:
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DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” ACC Network is included in “Choice” and up, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch Rutgers vs Boston College live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials to do that.
FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of ACC Network and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV. You’ll need both the main channel package and the “Sports Plus” add-on, both of which can be included with your free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch Rutgers vs Boston College live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Fubo credentials to do that.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of ACC Network Extra and 45-plus other live TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Orange + Sports Extra” bundle. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with ACC Network, and you can get your first month half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch Rutgers vs Boston College live on the Sling TV app or Sling TV website.
Compatible devices for the Sling TV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Sling credentials to do that.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of ACC Network and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch Rutgers vs Boston College live on the Hulu app or Hulu website.
Compatible devices for the Hulu app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials to do that.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of ACC Network and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo, which does not come with a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch Rutgers vs Boston College live on the Vidgo app or Vidgo website.
Compatible devices for the Vidgo app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Vidgo credentials to do that.
Rutgers vs Boston College Preview
Rutgers and Boston College renew an old conference rival when the two clash on the gridiron on Saturday.
They once met in the Big East Conference, which no longer offers football. Rutgers now plays in the Big Ten, and Boston College plays in the ACC.
Rutgers Key Players
Scarlet Knights quarterback Noah Vedral returns after throwing for 1,813 yards and seven touchdowns versus seven interceptions in 2021. He also ran for 297 yards and two touchdowns last fall.
Vedral has wide receiver Shameen Jones back. Jones caught 35 passes for 334 yards in 2021.
“I am a lot bigger, stronger and faster. I am just trying to use my body and my speed to my advantage and just building my connection with each quarterback,” Jones said via 247 Sports.
“I went hard this offseason,” Jones added. “I worked hard and worked as much as I could. I worked with coach [Jay] Butler and he instilled in me that I just have to go hard every day. And it all worked out.”
Defensively, safety Christian Izien returns after a 69-tackle season in 2021. He brings lots of experience to the unit with 34 career starts.
“[I am working on] becoming a better player and all-around leader,” Izien said via 247 Sports. “Just having a better understanding of our defense. Staying in the meeting room with coach Harasymiak and just grounding and pounding the defense down.”
Max Melton also poses a serious threat in the Scarlet Knights secondary. He had three interceptions last year.
Boston College Key Players
Eagles quarterback Phil Jurkovec completed 54.2% of his passes for 914 yards and seven touchdowns versus four interceptions in 2021.
“Very talented quarterback. He’s an NFL quarterback, which, when you say that, that means a lot to me,” Boston College head coach Greg Schiano said via 247 Sports. “He’s got a big arm. He’s very mobile, very athletic. So when things break down, he extends plays. He doesn’t just run to run. He extends. He extends — has a really good feel for the pocket. A very good presence in the pocket.”
Jurkovec has one of his top receivers back in Zay Flowers, who caught 44 passes for 746 yards and five touchdowns. Running back Pat Garwo returns after rushing for 1,045 yards and seven touchdowns in 2021.
Defensively, the Eagles return sack master Marcus Valdez, who posted five last year. The Eagles also have Kam Arnold, who posted 61 tackles, returning.
Boston College also has playmakers in the secondary with Jaiden Woodbey and Josh DeBerry, who both had two interceptions apiece in 2021.