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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 really look forward to coaching this team. So with that, I’ll open it up to questions,” […]
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 representatives KJ Duff, Antwan Raymond, and Kwabena Asamoah. Here is what Greg Schiano had to say during his appearances about the upcoming […]
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 both selected by media members across the conference to appear on the 12-player list. In 2025, Duff totaled 1,084 receiving yards. This […]
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 present to discuss the upcoming season, along with KJ Duff, Antwan Raymond, and Kobe Asamoah. Schiano is entering his seventh year […]
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 its air time on the first day, Tuesday, July 28, along with Illinois, Iowa, USC, Wisconsin, and Penn State. […]
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 Monday, Cleveland.com released its 16th annual edition of the Big Ten preseason poll. The unofficial list predicted a poor finish for Rutgers, […]
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 believe to be the best and worst quarterbacks in each conference. The only tier 1 Quarterbacks the conference had were Julian Sayin from Ohio […]
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 between those bowl games, finishing 16th in an 18-team Big Ten. A work in progress. For a […]
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 Northwestern Wildcats was the last game Franklin coached in Happy Valley. The Wildcats earned a reputation last season for being “scrappy good.” […]
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 the biggest, the loudest, or the one with the most character. Or charm. What it is, […]
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 optimism going forward, and how much the program has benefited from a change in leadership in the athletic department. The podcast started with a […]
5 Best Chances For Rutgers Football To Pull Off Upset In 2026
That one big statement victory has eluded Rutgers in recent years. The Scarlet Knights will enter the fall having not beaten a team ranked in the AP Top 25 since 2009 — a victory against No. 23 South Florida. Rutgers has lost its last 43 games against ranked opponents. Rutgers will have chances to break […]
Rutgers Athletics Unveils Annual Award Winners
Rutgers Athletics recently unveiled its annual awards to honor the athletes who have distinguished themselves in a variety of areas. The awards included the Big Ten Medal of Honor, Bauer Athlete of the Year, the Freshman of the Year Award, the Sophomore of the Year Award, the Junior of the Year Award, the Senior of […]
Maryland’s Mike Locksley: how hot a seat is he on?
OTB continued with its preview of 2026 opponents with Greg’s Maryland preview. Mike Locksley is entering his eighth season leading the Terps, his eleventh overall as a head coach. Technically, he’s led Maryland in two stints, taking over in 2015 when Randy Edsall was fired; he went 1-5 in that role. As a college head […]
10 Rutgers Football Players Selected to 2027 Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl 1000 Watch List
10 Rutgers football players had their names listed on the Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl 1000 Watch List. This watch list comprises the 1000 players the organization believes have the best chance of making it to the NFL next season and are eligible for this year’s Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl. The 10 Scarlet Knights listed include […]
Fred Mangione Named CEO of Scarlet Knight Enterprises
As college sports begins to look more and more like its pro counterpart, Rutgers has been adding experienced financial staffers who have worked at the professional level before so that it is not completely left behind. The newest hire for Scarlet Knight Enterprises reflects that mentality, as they have announced the hire of Fred Mangione […]
Rutgers Football 2026 Opponent Preview: Maryland
The Maryland matchup will take place in the middle of the season this fall. These two rivals will look to write another chapter here. For Rutgers, this is one of the most important games on the schedule if the team wants to get to six wins. 2026 Maryland Football at a Glance 2025 Maryland Season-In-Review […]
Rutgers Basketball Adds International Prospect to Complete Roster
Rutgers now has a completed roster for the 2026-27 season. According to multiple sources, the Scarlet Knights have added international prospect Mervedi Miteo. The 17-year-old forward hails from the Democratic Republic of Congo and will come to Rutgers with five years of expected eligibility. Miteo, who stands at 6-foot-10, last played for Gran Canaria in […]
Three Opponents Rutgers Must Beat to Reach Bowl Eligibility
Rutgers football is just under a month and a half away, with the Scarlet Knights looking to rebound to bowl-eligible status after missing the postseason entirely last year. This season, Rutgers plays three games against Power Four teams that they must win to have their best chance at bowl eligibility. Those three teams are Boston […]
Curt Cignetti. Indiana CFP champs. Yeah, that pretty much ends the discussion
He’s won wherever he’s been. And he likely isn’t done. Let’s continue looking at the coaches Rutgers will face this year. The fifth game of the season brings the Hoosiers to Piscataway for Homecoming, a team previewed by Arnav the other day. Hmmm. What can I say that hasn’t already been said about Curt Cignetti? […]
Where Does SHI Stadium Rank In The Big Ten?
We’ve reached that point of the summer where you can taste the start of the college football season. That means there will be many rankings coming out regarding teams, players, position groups, and more. Off the field, there are other rankings that include things like stadiums, helmets, uniforms, and head coaches. Paul Myerberg of USA […]
Rutgers Football Opponent Preview: Indiana Hoosiers
Next up in the opponent preview series is the reigning champions themselves, Indiana. Rutgers has not taken on the Hoosiers since 2023, a game in which the Scarlet Knights took down IU 31-14 in Bloomington to clinch bowl eligibility at 6-2 in October. That was the third straight win for Rutgers in the series, having […]
It’s all about the merch…and the licensing, royalties, ads….
Have you ever been scrolling online and come across some merchandise, let’s say college oriented, and thought it looked pretty nice? Maybe something you’d like to buy. So, you hit the “shop now” button, go to the search box, enter Rutgers, and get this result: Yeah, me, too! And it happens more than I’d like….and […]
Rutgers’ AD Keli Zinn Addresses Athletics Deficit on Big Business on Campus Podcast
Recently, Rutgers Athletics director Keli Zinn and Chairman of Scarlet Knight Enterprises Oliver Luck made an appearance on the Big Business on Campus Podcast, a podcast that talks all about the business that college sports has become, hosted by JohnWallStreet founder Corey Leff and Playfly Sports Chairman Michael Schreiber. As should be expected, one of […]
Howard: the “payout game” team has a new coach & his name is Ted White
Whatever the payout is, if you’re the coach of the visiting team and you know this game will help your team’s finances, what are you thinking as you step off the bus? In this case, maybe it’s ‘we’re here to play some football’. The Howard team preview by Andrew gave us an overview of what […]
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