Bodog Beat

Meet the new Rutgers. (Wikimedia Images)

After losing their first five FBS games of the season, the Scarlet Knights have won their last six in a row, taking a 5-0 ATS streak into the Papajohns.com Bowl against the North Carolina State Wolfpack (6-6 SU, 9-2 ATS).

The Pack won their last four in a row, all as underdogs, to become bowl-eligible. And they’ll be 7.5-point puppies on Dec. 29. QB Russell Wilson has 16 TD throws and just one interception this season, back in Week 3 against Clemson. The Wolfpack defense leaves something to be desired, though, and Rutgers’ revival is based on the arm of QB Mike Teel (20 TDs, five picks over the past six games).

Watch for special teams in this one. The Wolfpack have a major advantage here with kicker Josh Czajkowski (15-for-18 on field goals); San San Te is 1-for-4 for Rutgers from 40 yards or longer.