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Nebraska linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) reacts after he made a tackle on a fourth-down play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Martinez, Nebraska overcome 4 turnovers, beat Rutgers 28-21

Dec. 18, 2020 11:38 PM EST

Rutgers kicker Valentino Ambrosio (1), with Zach Feagles holding, attempts a field goal as Maryland's Lavonte Gater rushes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in College Park, Md. Ambrosio missed the kick. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Ambrosio rallies Rutgers past Maryland 27-24 in overtime

By David Ginsburg Dec. 12, 2020 04:33 PM EST

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

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

Michigan's Christopher Hinton (15) gets past Rutgers offensive lineman Cedrice Paillant (54) to sack quarterback Noah Vedral (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Michigan at Rutgers 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 09:21 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

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 snaps Big Ten skid, beats Michigan State 38-27

By Noah Trister Oct. 24, 2020 03:45 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

Penn State running back Journey Brown (4) fights his way into the end zone to score a first quarter touchdown against Rutgers in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Brown's 3 TDs lead No. 12 Penn State over Rutgers 27-6

By Travis Johnson Nov. 30, 2019 06:46 PM EST

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

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

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

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 2 Ohio State looks to stay undefeated, faces Rutgers

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2019 02:29 PM EST

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

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette, center, makes a reception for the first down as Rutgers defensive back Avery Young, right, defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Iowa City. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 20 Iowa rolls past Rutgers 30-0, Stanley throws 3 TDs

By Luke Meredith Sep. 07, 2019 03:49 PM EDT

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

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...

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

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Michigan defensive back Ambry Thomas, right, intercepts a pass from Rutgers quarterback Artur Sitkowski which was intended for wide receiver Bo Melton, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Piscataway, N.J. Thomas' career highlight is returning a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown against Notre Dame. Now, in 2019, he gets his opportunity at corner, where he was a four-star recruit and one of the nation’s top prospects in 2016. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
14 Big Ten football players poised to break out in the fall

By Eric Olson Apr. 19, 2019 11:16 AM EDT