MATT SUGAM
Rutgers defeats Indiana, snaps Big Ten home losing streak

By Matt Sugam Oct. 22, 2022 03:49 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Greg Schiano felt the season could be salvaged. The Rutgers

Rutgers fires coordinator Sean Gleeson as offense struggles

By Matt Sugam Oct. 09, 2022 05:39 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers fired offensive coordinator Sean Gleeson on Sunday,

Rutgers jumps out early, routs Wagner 66-7

By Matt Sugam Sep. 10, 2022 08:13 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Tight end Johnny Langan threw and caught a touchdown pass as

Rutgers opens season by thumping Temple 61-14

By Matt Sugam Sep. 04, 2021 04:08 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Greg Schiano ran his team out of the tunnel in front of

Illinois running back Mike Epstein (26) scores a touchdown past Rutgers linebacker Tyshon Fogg (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
McCourt's late field goal sends Illinois past Rutgers 23-20

By Matt Sugam Nov. 14, 2020 05:31 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — When it was clear the game would be coming down to his

Ohio State running back Steele Chambers (22) rushes against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 56-21. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jonah Jackson returns to Rutgers, going from worst to first

By Matt Sugam Nov. 17, 2019 01:49 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Seconds after the game between No. 2 Ohio State and

Liberty wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden (11) catches a pass for a 29-yard touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Langan's career day leads Rutgers past Liberty 44-34

By Matt Sugam Oct. 26, 2019 04:01 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — After what interim coach Nunzio Campanile referred to

Rutgers interim head coach Nunzio Campanile, center left, shakes hands with Maryland head coach Michael Locksley after an NCAA college football game, Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Rutgers starting quarterback, running back plan to redshirt

By Matt Sugam Oct. 05, 2019 06:08 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — First, a coaching change four games into the season and now a

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, Maryland head coach Mike Locksley addresses the media during a news conference before NCAA college football practice, in College Park, Md. Maryland's impressive start under first-year coach Mike Locksley has been wiped out by two straight ugly defeats, leaving the team scrambling before a pivotal trip to Rutgers. (AP Photo/Will Newton, File)
Maryland vs Rutgers: Big Ten football basement dwellers

By Matt Sugam Oct. 04, 2019 11:25 AM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Maryland and Rutgers have much in common. The two newest

Rutgers AD begins search for coach who can win championships

By Matt Sugam Sep. 30, 2019 06:01 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers athletic director Pat Hobbs dismissed speculation

Rutgers head coach Chris Ash, left, and Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh shake hands after an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Michigan won 52-0. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Rutgers fires coach Ash after 8 wins in 3-plus seasons

By Matt Sugam Sep. 29, 2019 02:05 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Chris Ash's tenure as Rutgers coach is over after three-plus

Kansas cornerback Corione Harris, bottom, tackles Boston College running back AJ Dillon during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boston, Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Rutgers, Boston College face off in 1st game since '04

By Matt Sugam Sep. 20, 2019 01:10 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Boston College and Rutgers will try to get back on track when

Rutgers running back Raheem Blackshear (2) hurdles Massachusetts safety Joseph Norwood (7) on a 20-yard reception during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Now comes a real test for Rutgers: No. 20 Iowa on the road

By Matt Sugam Sep. 05, 2019 03:31 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers had one of college football's worst offenses last

Rutgers enters 150th season vs UMass, Ash in critical year 4

By Matt Sugam Aug. 29, 2019 12:56 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers didn't book a blockbuster opponent to kick off its

Northwestern faces woeful Rutgers for 1st time in Big Ten

By Matt Sugam Oct. 19, 2018 03:32 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Northwestern and its high-powered offense are going to get a

Illinois vs Rutgers: Big Ten matchup of rebuilding teams

By Matt Sugam Oct. 05, 2018 04:45 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Coaches Lovie Smith of Illinois and Chris Ash of Rutgers are

True freshman Sitkowski starts for Rutgers against Texas St.

By Matt Sugam Aug. 31, 2018 07:24 AM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers coach Chris Ash enters his third season,