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Sunday, August 16, 2026
The Athletic Names J’Dan Burnett as Rutgers Most Intriguing Newcomer

In a recent post, The Athletic talked about who they believe is the most intriguing newcomer for all of the teams in the Power Four. Newcomer can mean any player that they picked up out of high...

Rutgers football’s toughest three-game stretch

One could argue that every three game stretch is tough….and critical….for Rutgers Andrew’s post on the three games Rutgers needs to win highlighted the three teams that Rutgers needs to win in...

Rutgers Football HC Greg Schiano Hosts Press Conference After First Scrimmage

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano hosted a press conference following the team’s first scrimmage of summer training camp. In this press conference, he addressed things such as the quarterback’s...

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Rutgers Field Hockey Adds a National Champion and Two Belfast Natives to a Roster Built for a Return to the NCAA Tournament

Few teams anywhere in the country played a tougher schedule than Rutgers field hockey did in 2025, and the Scarlet Knights nearly had the résumé to show for it. Rutgers finished 9-9 overall and...

Friday, August 14, 2026
Rutgers Athletics Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class

Rutgers Athletics has announced its 2026 Hall of Fame class, with four former Rutgers athletes selected for the honor. These four include Kahleah Copper, a former Rutgers women’s basketball star;...

Rutgers Men’s Soccer Reloads for 2026 With a World Tour of New Recruits

Rutgers men’s soccer spent most of last fall proving it belonged with the Big Ten’s best, climbing as high as No. 13 in the national rankings before an 0-2-1 stretch down the stretch buried the...

Rutgers Basketball Schedules Exhibition Game Against Villanova

Rutgers Basketball has announced that it has scheduled an exhibition game against Villanova, slated for Sunday, October 11th at Jersey Mike’s Arena. Tickets for the game will be available for...

Rutgers Volleyball Builds on a Record-Setting Season With Standout Recruits and Transfers

Rutgers volleyball’s 2025 season didn’t produce a winning record, but it produced plenty of signs of life. The Scarlet Knights finished 12-20 overall and 3-17 in Big Ten play, both win totals the...

No. 24 Tennessee Buries Rutgers Early as Scarlet Knights Open 2026 With a 4-1 Loss in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Rutgers opened its 2026 season Thursday night at Regal Soccer Stadium against the most difficult opponent on its non-conference schedule, and for the opening 45 minutes the gap...

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Rutgers Basketball vs Syracuse Matchup Set for February

Earlier in the off-season, CBS reporter Jon Rothstein reported that Rutgers and Syracuse were looking to schedule a non-conference game against one another this off-season at the Barclays Center...

Michigan State: Pat Fitzgerald rebuilding Sparty and his name

Greg presented a preview of Rutgers’ final opponent, Michigan State. And the final opponent coach, and Kirk Herbsteit doppelganger, is Pat Fitzgerald. The 52-year old is back coaching in the Big...

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Rutgers OL Kwabena Asamoah and RB Antwan Raymond named to Pro Football Network Preseason All-America Teams

Rutgers offensive lineman Kwabena Asamoah and running back Antwan Raymond have received another national preseason recognition, this time being named to the Pro Football Network Preseason...

Rutgers Football 2026 Opponent Preview: Michigan State

Rutgers has gotten used to playing Maryland during Rivalry Week, which is the final game of the season. This year, the last week will feature Michigan State taking a trip to SHI Stadium. 2026...

Monday, August 10, 2026
Rutgers Wide Receiver KJ Duff Named to On3’s Preseason All-America Third Team

Rutgers wide receiver KJ Duff has been named to another preseason honor list, as he has been named to On3’s preseason All-America third team. He is joined by Texas A&M wide receiver Mario Craver,...

Penn State’s Matt Campbell is playing with house money

He was hired because he’s good. Now he has to do it in a pretty demanding environment Penn State was previewed by Arnav the other day. I’m saying that Matt Campbell is playing with house money....

Rutgers Lands Duo On Annual ‘Freaks List’

Rutgers is looking to bounce back from a five-win season last fall. The good news is that the Scarlet Knights have some playmakers on the offensive side of the ball — and they are being recognized...

A Seven-Player Freshman Class and Two Transfers Headline Rutgers Women’s Soccer’s 2026 Newcomers

Fall camp is closer than it looks on the calendar, and no Rutgers program will be back on the field before women’s soccer. Mike O’Neill’s group hosts Pittsburgh at Yurcak Field on August 5 in a...

Three Rutgers Products Are Leaving Their Mark on the 2026 WNBA Season

For a Rutgers women’s basketball program that has quietly stocked WNBA rosters for over a decade, the 2026 season has been a reminder of just how far that pipeline reaches. Three former Scarlet...

Sunday, August 9, 2026
Rutgers Football Opponent Previews: Penn State

Next up in the opponent preview series is the Penn State Nittany Lions. The team that Rutgers (and several other teams around the region) love to hate the most, and the team that handed the...

Former Temple DL Sekou Kromah has committed to Rutgers Football

Rutgers football has made a last second addition to its roster ahead of the 2026 football season, as former Temple EDGE Sekou Kromah has decided to transfer to the Scarlet Knights. He will have...

Saturday, August 8, 2026
Greg Schiano Announces Roster Changes in First Training Camp Press Conference

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano hosted his first press conference of training camp last Tuesday on August 4. In the beginning of the press conference, Schiano announced that defensive back Zilan...

Matt Rhule looking to take a step forward with Nebraska

The Huskers’ coach has been around….but is just four games over .500 in his career Andrew previewed Rutgers’ 10th opponent of 2026 the other day. I like Matt Rhule. I think he’s a pretty good...

Friday, August 7, 2026
Rutgers Football 2026 Opponent Preview: Nebraska

Nebraska football will look much different this season compared to last season after losing players to graduation, and 34 players to the transfer portal, including former starting quarterback...

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Rutgers Football Legend Marco Battaglia Named to 1990’s Sporting News All-Decade Team

Rutgers legend Marco Battaglia has been named to Sporting News’ 1990s All-Decade Team. Battaglia is easily one of the most recognizable players in Rutgers history, and he continues to give back to...

Rutgers Football Announces Premium Seating Location “Touchdown Terrace”

Rutgers football has announced a new premium seating location at SHI Stadium called Touchdown Terrace, which will occupy the space in the middle of the student section that used to be the team’s...

Greg Schiano Believes Five-Year Eligibility Rule Opens Chances For Younger Players

College football has gone the way of the transfer portal and NIL movements. Not to mention redshirts, eligibility battles, COVID-years, and other waivers that can be filed in attempts to return to...

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Wisconsin Coach Luke Fickell: another hot seat opponent

For some publications, it doesn’t get much hotter than at Wisconsin November 7, Camp-Randall Stadium, Madison, WI. Rutgers visiting the Badgers. Who will be coaching the home team? Greg previewed...

Monday, August 3, 2026
Rutgers Head Coach Greg Schiano Makes Appearance on Pardon My Take Podcast

During the Big Ten Media Days, Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano made an appearance on the Pardon My Take podcast, a podcast run by Dan Katz and Eric Sollenberger of Barstool Sports. While the...

Antwan Raymond Named To Maxwell Award Watch List

Antwan Raymond has added another preseason accolade into the mix. The Scarlet Knights running back has been named to the Maxwell Award watch list for 2026. The 80-player list was revealed on...

Rutgers Football 2026 Opponent Preview: Wisconsin

Rutgers continues a difficult run to end the season with a trip to Madison to take on Wisconsin. This will be the first game of the final four of the year. 2026 Wisconsin Football at a Glance 2025...

Sunday, August 2, 2026
Rutgers Basketball Adds Sacred Heart to Non-Conference Schedule

Rutgers men’s basketball has added another opponent to its non-conference schedule, as it is now slated to host Sacred Heart on Tuesday, November 24. This game will immediately follow the team’s...

Saturday, August 1, 2026
Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham: the second oldest coach in the B1G is a new kid on a new block

Not too long ago, Greg posted yet another piece ranking Big Ten coaches. It was based on Paul Myerberg of USA Today’s annual ranking. In it, Greg Schiano came in at No. 14 of 18 conference...

Friday, July 31, 2026
Asamoah Talks About Taking a Leadership Role in O-Line Room: Big Ten Media Day

Rutgers offensive lineman Kwabena Asamoah was one of the three player representatives that the Scarlet Knights sent to Big Ten media days to speak on behalf of the program. He was joined by wide...

Rutgers coach Greg Schiano sees surprising growth in potential bowl-seeking season

Rutgers coach Greg Schiano addressed media members this week at the Hilton Chicago at Big Ten Media Days. Here is everything that transpired.

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Rutgers Football Opponent Preview: Michigan Wolverines

Next up in the opponent preview series is the Michigan Wolverines. After an up-and-down season, which ended in the firing of Sherrone Moore and the first loss to Ohio State since 2019, Michigan...

Duff, Raymond Discuss Decision to Return at Big Ten Media Days

Rutgers wide receiver KJ Duff, along with running back Antwan Raymond and offensive lineman Kwabena Asamoah, had the chance to talk to representatives of the Big Ten Network on Tuesday, July 28,...

What defines success at Rutgers?

So, there’s a lack of belief that Rutgers will fare very well in the Big Ten in 2026. As noted in Greg’s recent post. The info in that post wasn’t the only media to doubt the Knight’s results....

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Could Jersey Patch Sponsorships Be the Next Revenue Frontier for Rutgers Athletics?

College athletics is entering a new frontier. In this modern age of revenue sharing and NIL, schools around the Big Ten and the country are beginning to adapt the practice of jersey patch...

Did Greg Schiano Hint When He Will Name Starting Quarterback?

Rutgers fans have gotten accustomed to waiting until game week to learn who the starting quarterback will be. Will that be the case once again? Maybe not. Head coach Greg Schiano joined the Big...

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Schiano Speaks on Offseason Improvements at Big Ten Media Days

“You are what your record says you are. We were five and seven last year. That’s unacceptable. But you know what? We know what we had to fix, and we spent the last eight months fixing it, and I...

Everything Greg Schiano said during 2026 Big Ten Media Day

Rutgers was present during the first day of Big Ten Media Days from Chicago. On Tuesday morning, head coach Greg Schiano took the podium before joining the Big Ten Network, along with player...

Rutgers Duo Lands On Big Ten Preseason Honors List

The Big Ten released its Preseason Honors list on Tuesday before the start of Media Days and the Scarlet Knights were well represented. Wide receiver KJ Duff and running back Antwan Raymond were...

4 Questions Surrounding Rutgers Ahead Of 2026 Big Ten Media Days

Greg Schiano and Rutgers will take part in 2026 Big Ten Media Days on Tuesday. The three-day event will kick off from Chicago on Tuesday with multiple coaches taking the stand. Schiano will be...

Monday, July 27, 2026
Rutgers Big Ten Media Day Watch Guide

Big Ten media days are almost upon us, with coaches and players around the Big Ten gearing up to start the festivities tomorrow. The teams will be split across three days, with Rutgers set to have...

Notable Preseason Poll Predicts Tragic 2026 Season For Rutgers

Rutgers Football is hoping for a bounce back season after a five-win campaign in 2025. Well, according to an annual preseason poll by a well-known publication, that might not be the case. On...

Sunday, July 26, 2026
The Athletic Ranks All Starting Quarterbacks Ahead of the 2026 Season

Recently, The Athletic ranked all starting quarterbacks in the FBS and grouped them into tiers. They also included a feature where you can sort the quarterbacks by conference, showing who they...

Northwestern’s David Braun making the most of an opportunity

He’s the second youngest head coach in the Big Ten at 41. He’s just .500 over three seasons at 19-19. But, he’s taken his team to two bowl games, winning both. He also went 4-8 in the season...

Saturday, July 25, 2026
Rutgers Football 2026 Opponent Preview: Northwestern

Next up on our list of preseason opponent previews is the team that officially sent former Penn State head coach James Franklin packing last year, as the Nittany Lions’ 22-21 loss to the...

Big Ten Stadiums: the ultimate OTB rankings

I may not be right, but I’m never wrong; and I don’t write stupid stuff like other sites! First, let’s be clear, up front, and honest: SHI Stadium is in no way the “best” Big Ten stadium. It isn’t...

Friday, July 24, 2026
Rutgers Football HC Greg Schiano Makes Appearance on Y Option Podcast

Recently, Rutgers football head coach Greg Schiano went on the Y-Option podcast, a podcast all about college football hosted by Yogi Roth, to talk about the state of the program, Schiano’s...

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