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Rutgers favored for 1st time in 11 games ... but by how many vs. Eastern Michigan?

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PISCATAWAY -- The last time that Rutgers was favored was the last time it won a game.

Playing as a 4.5-point favorite against New Mexico on Sept. 17, 2016, Rutgers overcame a 21-point first-quarter deficit to earn a 37-28 home victory.

Since then, Rutgers has lost 10 straight games as an underdog.

But that streak could be about to end.

Rutgers was listed Sunday by BookMaker.eu as a four-point favorite against Eastern Michigan in Week 2 of the college football season. The teams meet at 3:30 p.