TOM CANAVAN
Rutgers shows more depth heading into Schiano's 2nd season

By Tom Canavan May. 21, 2021 02:28 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers is going to have a lot more depth on its roster

Rutgers holding 1st spring practice since Schiano's return

By Tom Canavan Apr. 21, 2021 05:03 PM EDT
For the first time since Greg Schiano started his second stint as coach,

Nebraska tight end Austin Allen (11) catches a pass over Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Rutgers looks for 4th Big Ten win, Vedral iffy for Nebraska

By Tom Canavan Dec. 17, 2020 11:39 AM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — The Big Ten Conference didn't have to spend much time

Penn State head coach James Franklin looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penn State beats Rutgers for 14th straight time for 900th

By Tom Canavan Dec. 05, 2020 03:49 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — After the worst start in school history, Penn State is

Rutgers quarterback Johnny Langan (21) runs against Purdue during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Improving Rutgers looks for 1st Big Ten win over Penn State

By Tom Canavan Dec. 03, 2020 12:44 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Greg Schiano isn't surprised Rutgers has not developed

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm, right, before an NCAA college football game in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue offensive coordinator Brian Brohm went through his usual practice routine this week. He met with his older brother, Jeff, about game planning and the initial play-calling script as he prepared for Saturday's long-awaited season opener against Iowa. Less than a week after the Boilermakers fourth-year head coach tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced into isolation for 10 days, it's the other Brohm taking charge this weekend.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, FIle)
COVID-19 remains biggest opponent for Big Ten football teams

By Tom Canavan Nov. 26, 2020 01:22 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic was considered by many coaches

Michigan's Cade McNamara throws a pass during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan won 48-42. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Michigan ends 3-game skid, beats Rutgers 48-42 in 3OT

By Tom Canavan Nov. 22, 2020 12:34 AM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Michigan had to switch quarterbacks, go three overtimes

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano argues with officials at the end of the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan and Rutgers looking to snap 3-game losing streaks

By Tom Canavan Nov. 19, 2020 11:56 AM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers has been waiting for the day when its football

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws a pass during the second quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Penix throws 3 TD passes, No. 17 Indiana tops Rutgers 37-21

By Tom Canavan Oct. 31, 2020 07:39 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. came through for Indiana again. So

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) celebrates after Indiana defeated Penn State in overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 36-35 in overtime. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 17 Indiana goes for fifth straight win against Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Oct. 29, 2020 01:49 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — After a rollercoaster ride to get the Big Ten

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano, with a mask, is hugged by an assistant after his team defeated Michigan State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Rutgers surprised college ranks with win in Schiano's return

By Tom Canavan Oct. 26, 2020 04:14 PM EDT
The college football world has no idea what to expect from Rutgers anymore.

D-line coach Panagos to miss Rutgers' season with knee issue

By Tom Canavan Oct. 22, 2020 02:10 PM EDT
Rutgers defensive line coach Jim Panagos will miss the season because he needs

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2019, file photo, new Rutgers NCAA college football head coach Greg Schiano speaks at an introductory news conference in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers is scheduled to begin their season against Michigan State on Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Coach Greg Schiano starts second rebuilding tour at Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Oct. 14, 2020 03:05 PM EDT
Greg Schiano has turned around a horrible Rutgers football program once. Doing

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Penn State running back Journey Brown (4) celebrates his third quarter touchdown run against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. Big Ten is going to give fall football a shot after all. Less than five weeks after pushing football and other fall sports to spring in the name of player safety during the pandemic, the conference changed course Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, and said it plans to begin its season the weekend of Oct. 23-24. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Schiano says coronavirus is Rutgers' biggest opponent now

By Tom Canavan Oct. 05, 2020 06:11 PM EDT
With less than three weeks to go before the Big Ten season-opener, Rutgers

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2019, file photo, Rutgers NCAA college football head coach Greg Schiano speaks at an introductory news conference in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers has had at least 30 football players tested positive for COVID-19 since the team returned to campus in mid June. Schiano released the information on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in his first conference call since the Big Ten Conference decided not to play football this fall. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Rutgers had at least 30 players were positive for COVID-19

By Tom Canavan Aug. 14, 2020 12:38 PM EDT
Rutgers has had at least 30 football players test positive for COVID-19 since

Schiano: Two Rutgers football players have coronavirus

By Tom Canavan Jun. 22, 2020 12:25 PM EDT
A week after the football team returned to campus, Rutgers is reporting cases

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, then-Oklahoma State offensive coordinator Sean Gleeson talks with fans during an NCAA college football fan day in Stillwater Okla. Gleeson is now the offensive coordinator at Rutgers. Gleeson has a clear idea what Rutgers' offense is going to be when the Scarlet Knights get back on the football field. In a perfect scenario with the right personnel, it's going to be a fast non-huddle offense. From the time the officials mark the ball, it should never be longer than 15 seconds until the snap.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Sean Gleeson looking to bring uptempo offense to Rutgers

By Tom Canavan May. 12, 2020 03:54 PM EDT
New coordinator Sean Gleeson has a clear idea what Rutgers' offense is going to

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2019, file photo, Rutgers NCAA college football head coach Greg Schiano speaks at a news conference in Piscataway, N.J. Speaking to the media for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the Big Ten Conference university and its athletic programs last month, Schiano said Thursday, April 16, 2020, his biggest concern is the health of his players and their families. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, Fle)
Rutgers copes with coronavirus affecting families of players

By Tom Canavan Apr. 16, 2020 03:04 PM EDT
Rutgers football players have had family members get sick with the coronavirus

New Rutgers NCAA college football coach Greg Schiano greets supporters as he arrives for a news conference in Piscataway, N.J., with his wife, Christy, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. After an on-again, off-again courtship, Schiano is back as Rutgers football coach. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Passionate Schiano takes over Rutgers football for 2nd time

By Tom Canavan Dec. 04, 2019 01:59 PM EST
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Five minutes after being introduced as the Rutgers

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2013, file photo, then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano reacts on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Greg Schiano is coming back to Rutgers. Athletic director Pat Hobbs announced Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 the university and Schiano have reached a contract agreement, a week after talks to bring back the 53-year-old former Scarlet Knights head coach fell apart. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
Rutgers OKs deal to bring back Schiano as football coach

By Tom Canavan Dec. 03, 2019 12:27 PM EST
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — After an on-again, off-again courtship, Greg Schiano