Isaih Pacheco
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

Penn State defenders Jaquan Brisker, left, and Zuriah Fisher (36) tackle Rutgers running back Isaih Pacheco (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Rutgers at Penn State 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 01:59 PM EST

Indiana wide receiver Ty Fryfogle (3) is tackled by Rutgers linebacker Drew Singleton (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rutgers on cusp of bowl-eligibility after win at Indiana

By Michael Marot Nov. 13, 2021 09:40 PM EST

Indiana wide receiver Ty Fryfogle (3) is tackled by Rutgers linebacker Drew Singleton (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rutgers at Indiana 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 01:35 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)
Hoosiers still chasing 1st conference win as Rutgers visits

By Michael Marot Nov. 11, 2021 12:36 PM EST

Rutgers wide receiver Bo Melton, right, catches a pass from quarterback Noah Vedral as Illinois defensive back Tony Adams defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Rutgers edges Illinois 20-14 for its first Big Ten win

By Terry Towery Oct. 30, 2021 03:38 PM EDT

Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields (5) breaks up a pass intended for Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in nine overtimes. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Illinois has chance to show growth against Rutgers

By Terry Towery Oct. 28, 2021 12:47 PM EDT

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)
Michigan State at Rutgers 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 01:47 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh looks at the scoreboard from the sideline in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Michigan won 20-13. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 19 Michigan holds off Rutgers for 20-13 victory

By Larry Lage Sep. 25, 2021 07:17 PM EDT

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins (25) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Rutgers at Michigan 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 05:21 PM EDT

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) dives for a one-yard touchdown run against Northern Illinois in the second half of a NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 19 Michigan hosts Rutgers in Big Ten opener of unbeatens

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 01:21 PM EDT

Rutgers wide receiver Bo Melton (18) catches a pass for a 57-yard gain as Delaware defensive back Justis Henley (21) and defensive back Kedrick Whitehead (1) defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
DEL at Rutgers 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 07:11 PM EDT

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

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