TOM CANAVAN
Rutgers wide receiver Joshua Youngblood (12) fumbles the ball after a hit from Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell, right, and defensive back Sebastian Castro (29), during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J.(AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Iowa defense scores twice, Hawkeyes beat Rutgers 27-10

By Tom Canavan Sep. 24, 2022 10:37 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — In a game featuring two outstanding defenses, Iowa won the

FILE - Rutgers defensive back Avery Young talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Schiano has a young team for his 3rd season back at Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Aug. 15, 2022 01:52 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — It's hard to know what to expect from Rutgers in Greg Schiano

FILE - Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher yells to the officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Station, Texas. No. 23 Texas A&M won’t play in the Gator Bowl against Wake Forest on Dec. 31 because of COVID-19 issues and season-ending injuries, the team announced Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. “It is unfortunate, but we just don’t have enough scholarship players available to field a team,” Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said in a news release. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Rutgers keeps Wake Forest guessing on Gator Bowl roster

By Tom Canavan Dec. 27, 2021 02:47 PM EST
With less than a week to prepare, Rutgers coach Greg Schiano is going to keep No. 20

Army cadets march on the field before an NCAA college football game against Navy on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Lavatai runs for 2 TDs, Navy's D dominates in win over Army

By Tom Canavan Dec. 11, 2021 06:40 PM EST
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Navy had its way with Army. It was good, aggressive,

Temple safety Amir Tyler (3) takes down Navy fullback Carlinos Acie (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Philadelphia, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (Tyger Williams/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Bowl-bound Army looks to beat Navy for 5th time in 6 games

By Tom Canavan Dec. 10, 2021 01:27 PM EST
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Cadets and Midshipmen who play in Saturday’s Army

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo watches against Notre Dame in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Army-Navy at Meadowlands, with 20th anniversary of 9/11

By Tom Canavan Dec. 01, 2021 03:38 PM EST
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — As coaches and players from Army and Navy walked

Maryland running back Tayon Fleet-Davis (8) celebrates with offensive lineman Spencer Anderson (54) after scoring a touchdown against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Maryland won 40-16. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Maryland beats Rutgers, bowl bound for 1st time since 2016

By Tom Canavan Nov. 27, 2021 03:33 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Shortly after securing their first bowl berth since

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, left, tries to avoid a sack by Michigan defensive end TJ Guy during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. Michigan won 59-18. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Rutgers to host Maryland with a bowl berth on the line

By Tom Canavan Nov. 26, 2021 04:36 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — While neither Maryland nor Rutgers have played a

Michigan players Luke Schoonmaker (86) and Aidan Hutchinson (97) celebrate after defeating Penn State 21-17 in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Big Ten in A1 position for CFP berth, or even being shut out

By Tom Canavan Nov. 16, 2021 03:42 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — With two weeks left in the regular season, the Big Ten

Rutgers wide receiver Aron Cruickshank (2) returns a kick against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Wisconsin wins fifth straight, beats Rutgers, bowl eligible

By Tom Canavan Nov. 06, 2021 06:54 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Not only has Wisconsin put its horrid 1-3 start behind

Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral is hit by Illinois defensive back Sydney Brown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Vedral left the game for medical attention but returned later. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Hot Wisconsin brings nation's top-ranked defense to Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Nov. 04, 2021 11:51 AM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — A month into the season, there was a lot of discussion

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne throws a touchdown pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Nailor catches 3 TDs, No. 11 Michigan State tops Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Oct. 09, 2021 03:45 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — After turning the ball over seven times in a loss to

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker yells during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Western Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 48-31. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 11 Michigan State at Rutgers, seeks sixth straight win

By Tom Canavan Oct. 07, 2021 01:30 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — While Rutgers may have the same players who knocked off

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches warm ups before an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
C.J. Stroud throws five TD passes, No. 11 Ohio State rolls

By Tom Canavan Oct. 02, 2021 07:06 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Greg Schiano of Rutgers has a warning for the rest of

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud drops back to pass against Tulsa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 11 Ohio State is facing a possible test from Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Sep. 30, 2021 01:42 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Since Rutgers joined the Big Ten Conference in 2014,

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano reacts after his team scored a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Delaware, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Rutgers 3-0 for first time since 2012, beats Delaware 45-13

By Tom Canavan Sep. 18, 2021 07:10 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Three games into the season, Rutgers found its big-play

Rutgers defensive lineman CJ Onyechi (26) recovers a fumble in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Rutgers plays Delaware looking for first 30 start since '12.

By Tom Canavan Sep. 16, 2021 02:59 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers coach Greg Schiano is certain his players aren

A car flooded on a local street as a result of the remnants of Hurricane Ida is seen in Somerville, N.J. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Temple-Rutgers opener postponed two days by Hurricane Ida

By Tom Canavan Sep. 02, 2021 11:09 AM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — The season-opening game between Temple and Rutgers

FILE - In this July 23, 2021, file photo, Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Schiano is kicking off the second season of his second stint at Rutgers with another first this time around. The Scarlet Knights are going to play host to Temple on Thursday night in a home game that will have no restriction on fans. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Rutgers to kick off season against Temple, fans back

By Tom Canavan Sep. 01, 2021 01:07 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Greg Schiano is kicking off the second season of his

FILE - Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano gestures while talking to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, in this Friday, July 23, 2021, file photo. Expectations are higher this season with Schiano returning all 11 starters on offense, nine on defense, plus the punter, placekicker and long snapper. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Rutgers brings back 20 starters for Schiano's second season

By Tom Canavan Aug. 16, 2021 02:55 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — If Greg Schiano's first year back at Rutgers was any