TOM CANAVAN
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

AP source: Schiano could return to Rutgers after all

By Tom Canavan Nov. 27, 2019 08:39 PM EST
Greg Schiano could be returning Rutgers after all. A source

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. Schiano will not be returning to Rutgers because the school and its former football coach were unable to come to an agreement on a deal, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because neither side wanted to make the negotiations public. Schiano spent 11 seasons at Rutgers before leaving for the NFL in 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
Failure to rehire Schiano as coach has Rutgers fans upset

By Tom Canavan Nov. 25, 2019 07:15 PM EST
The failure of Rutgers to put the finishing touches on a contract agreement

Michigan State running back Elijah Collins (24) rushes past Rutgers defensive back Tim Barrow (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State keeps postseason hopes alive, beats Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Nov. 23, 2019 03:16 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Cody White and a shutdown defense combined to end a

Ohio State linebacker Malik Harrison pressures Rutgers quarterback Johnny Langan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 56-21. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State needs to beat Rutgers for postseason hopes

By Tom Canavan Nov. 22, 2019 12:09 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — If Michigan State wants to go to a bowl, it is going to

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Fields 4 TD passes, No. 2 Ohio State beats Rutgers 56-21

By Tom Canavan Nov. 16, 2019 07:22 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Fresh off another rout, Justin Fields and No. 2 Ohio

Rutgers interim head coach Nunzio Campanile looks up at the scoreboard during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 2 Ohio State heads to Rutgers as 51-point favorite

By Tom Canavan Nov. 15, 2019 12:07 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — There aren’t many ranked teams who bring a backup

Minnesota running back Rodney Smith (1) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier)
Smith runs for 2 TDs, No. 20 Minnesota routs Rutgers 42-7

By Tom Canavan Oct. 19, 2019 07:27 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — No. 20 Minnesota won its first game as a ranked team in five

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) celebrates with teammates Seth Green (17) and Tyler Johnson (6) after scoring a touchdown against Nebraska during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Unbeaten No. 20 Minnesota back in poll, faces woeful Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Oct. 18, 2019 02:49 PM EDT
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Minnesota is back in the Top 25 for the first time in

Maryland running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (5) carries the ball for an 80-yard touchdown run against Rutgers during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Jackson throws 2 TDs, Maryland uses big play to rip Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Oct. 05, 2019 03:32 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Maryland used the big play to win its first two games and

Dillon runs for 150 yards, 2 scores as BC runs over Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Sep. 21, 2019 05:31 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Coach Steve Addazio needed a response from Boston College

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Iowa punter Michael Sleep-Dalton celebrates at the end of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, in Ames, Iowa. The Big Ten Conference knows the value of having good punters, and they are sometimes willing to go a long way to get them. Sleep-Dalton is a former Australian rules football player who trained at ProKick Australia before coming to the United States. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Big Ten has some of nation's top punters, and 4 Australians

By Tom Canavan Sep. 19, 2019 03:55 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — The Big Ten Conference knows the value of having good punters

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Rutgers head coach Chris Ash looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Piscataway, N.J. Ash will start his fourth season as Rutgers football coach. The Scarlet Knights were 1-11 overall last season and 0-9 in Big Ten Conference play. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Rutgers and Ash looking to rebound from 1-win season in 2018

By Tom Canavan Aug. 13, 2019 02:47 AM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Chris Ash is heading into his fourth season as the football

Ash: Rutgers QB Art Sitkowski has taken strides this spring

By Tom Canavan Apr. 13, 2019 07:24 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — When Art Sitkowski came to Rutgers, there was a feeling the

Rutgers NCAA college football coach Chris Ash speaks to reporters in Piscataway, N.J., Thursday, April 11, 2019. Coming off a one-win season, Chris Ash isn’t ready to make any predictions about Rutgers’ prospects in 2019. (AP Photo/Tom Canavan)
After 1-win season, Rutgers coach cautious for spring game

By Tom Canavan Apr. 11, 2019 04:27 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Coming off a one-win season, Rutgers coach Chris Ash isn't

New Jersey moves to limit contact in high school football

By Tom Canavan Feb. 13, 2019 05:41 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The executive committee of the organization that governs New

Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth (87) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Trace McSorley, not pictured, as Rutgers defensive back Avery Young (20) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
McSorley becomes winningest QB at Penn State as D dominates

By Tom Canavan Nov. 17, 2018 03:33 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Trace McSorley became the winningest quarterback in Penn

McSorley could become the winningest QB at Penn State

By Tom Canavan Nov. 16, 2018 12:17 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley will be chasing another

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Bowser's second TD run rallies Northwestern past Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Oct. 20, 2018 03:52 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — With a game for first place in the Big Ten West on the