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Rutgers coach Greg Schiano walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 27-21. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Rutgers looks for first win against Penn State since 1988

By Tom Canavan Nov. 17, 2022 03:15 PM EST

Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt throws a pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State holds on for 27-21 victory over Rutgers

By Bob Tripi Nov. 12, 2022 04:02 PM EST

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano reacts during the second half of an NCAA football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Michigan State hosts Rutgers in a battle for a bowl berth

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 08:28 PM EST

Nebraska's tight end Travis Vokolek (83) breaks a tackle to score a touchdown in the second quarter during a football game between Illinois and Nebraska, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.(Noah Riffe/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Amid playbooks and studies, Big Ten players ponder elections

By Tom Canavan Nov. 08, 2022 04:32 PM EST

Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
No. 4 Michigan goes for its 7th straight win over Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Nov. 03, 2022 12:02 PM EDT

FILE - Rutgers coach Greg Schiano watches the team play Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Schiano is back in 2022 for the third season of his second stint as coach. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Boston College looks to continue streak against Rutgers

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 04:28 PM EDT

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

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) scores a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Maryland at Rutgers 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 01:57 PM EST

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

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) warms-up before an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Ohio State at Rutgers 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 03:15 PM EDT

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

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

Maryland kicker Joseph Petrino (27), with Colton Spangler (99) holding, kicks a field goal as Rutgers' Tyreek Maddox-Williams (16) rushes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Rutgers at Maryland 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 01:37 PM EST

Maryland head coach Michael Locksley signals a field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Maryland concludes stop-and-go regular season vs Rutgers

By David Ginsburg Dec. 10, 2020 11:17 AM EST

Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington (3) runs for a touchdown past Rutgers linebacker Tyshon Fogg during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penn State at Rutgers 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 01:33 PM EST

Purdue tight end Payne Durham (87) celebrates a touchdown against Rutgers during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Rutgers at Purdue 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 04:41 PM EST

Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral drops back top pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Rutgers at Ohio State 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 09:01 PM EST

Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral (0) gains yardage in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Indiana at Rutgers 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 05:47 PM EDT

The Michigan State football teams runs onto the field for an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Rutgers at Michigan State 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 01:45 PM EDT

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 150th college football season. The program known as "the birthplace...